Cadillac receives final approval to join Formula 1 in 2026

Sharjah 24 – AFP: The International Automobile Federation (FIA) and Formula 1 officially announced on Friday that Cadillac has received final approval to participate in the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. This marks a significant milestone for the American brand's entry into the premier motorsport series.

Approval after extensive evaluations

According to a joint statement by the FIA and Formula 1, the approval followed comprehensive evaluations across sporting, technical, and commercial factors. The announcement confirmed that General Motors’ nomination for Cadillac’s entry into the championship was successfully validated.

Cadillac’s historic entry into Formula 1

Supported by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, Cadillac’s approval comes after nearly two months of negotiations and a preliminary agreement reached in November. Cadillac will become the first all-new team to enter Formula 1 since Haas in 2016, making it the 11th team in the competition.

Power units and future plans

For the 2026 and 2027 seasons, Cadillac will be powered by Ferrari before transitioning to its own power units from 2028, further solidifying its commitment to the championship.