System 1 has reached an settlement in precept that can convey Common Motors onto the grid below the Cadillac model because the eleventh crew in 2026.
The venture was given approval by the FIA final 12 months however in January the industrial evaluation from F1 resulted in an Andretti Cadillac crew rejected for 2026. On the time, F1 mentioned it could be extra open to a 2028 entry if GM dedicated to producing its personal energy unit – because it had indicated it could – and discussions have continued since then with each the automobile producer in addition to its companions at TWG International.
“Over the course of this 12 months, they’ve achieved operational milestones and made clear their dedication to model the eleventh crew GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine provider at a later time,” F1 mentioned in a press release. “System 1 is due to this fact happy to maneuver ahead with this software course of and can present additional updates in the end.”
Following the preliminary response in January, RACER understands that outgoing Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei has performed a big position in evolving GM’s plans.
“With System 1’s continued progress plans within the U.S., we have now all the time believed that welcoming a formidable U.S. model like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future energy unit provider might convey extra worth and curiosity to the game,” Maffei mentioned.
“We credit score the management of Common Motors and their companions with vital progress of their readiness to enter System 1. We’re excited to maneuver ahead with the appliance course of for the GM/Cadillac crew to enter the Championship in 2026.”
GM President Mark Reuss mentioned: “As the head of motorsports, F1 calls for boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It’s an honor for Common Motors and Cadillac to hitch the world’s premier racing collection, and we’re dedicated to competing with ardour and integrity to raise the game for race followers around the globe. This can be a international stage for us to show GM’s engineering experience and know-how management at a completely new stage.”
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali mentioned the venture now has the total help of all the sport’s key stakeholders as it really works in the direction of coming into in simply over a 12 months’s time.
“Common Motors and Cadillac’s dedication to this venture is a crucial and constructive demonstration of the evolution of our sport,” Domenicali mentioned. “We sit up for seeing the progress and progress of this entry, sure of the total collaboration and help of all of the events concerned.”
Domenicali’s help was echoed by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
“Common Motors is a large international model and powerhouse within the OEM world and is working with spectacular companions,” he mentioned. “I’m totally supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, System 1, GM and the crew to take care of dialogue and work in the direction of this end result of an settlement in precept to progress this software to convey a GM/Cadillac branded crew on the grid for the 2026 FIA System One World Championship.
“All events, together with the FIA, will proceed to work collectively to make sure the method progresses easily.”
Mario Andretti will function a director on the crew’s board.
“My old flame was System 1 and now – 70 years later – the F1 paddock remains to be my glad place,” mentioned the 1978 world champion.
“I’m completely thrilled with Cadillac, System 1, Mark Walter, and Dan Towriss. To nonetheless be concerned at this stage of my life — I’ve to pinch myself to verify I’m not dreaming.”
The announcement additionally confirms TWG International’s place because the dad or mum firm that owns and operates Andretti International, Wayne Taylor Racing and Spire Motorsports along with the Cadillac F1 program.
“We’re excited to accomplice with Common Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to System 1,” mentioned Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG International’s motorsports companies. “Collectively, we’re assembling a world-class crew that can embody American innovation and ship unforgettable moments to race followers around the globe. We recognize FIA and FOM’s help of our software and their recognition of the worth we will convey to the championship.’’
This story has been up to date to incorporate extra quotes and particulars.