Cadillac has formally obtained closing approval of its entry to permit it to affix the Method 1 grid in 2026.
The Normal Motors works group has been established in partnership with TWG International and is an evolution of the Andretti Cadillac venture that was initially accepted by the FIA in 2023. At the moment, Method One Administration (FOM) didn’t enter into an settlement for the brand new group to affix the grid because it had reservations surrounding future intentions referring to its energy unit, with an opportunity an enforced provide deal could be required.
It’s believed FOM additionally needed ensures GM would decide to constructing its personal energy unit in future — creating a brand new full constructor somewhat than what it felt was prone to be a buyer group — and after additional dialogue final 12 months the newly positioned Cadillac outfit reached an settlement to develop the grid to 11 groups.
The intention to permit Cadillac onto the grid in 2026 was introduced by F1 in November of final 12 months, and it has now formally been rubber-stamped.
“As we mentioned in November, the dedication by Normal Motors to carry a Cadillac group to Method 1 was an vital and constructive demonstration of the evolution of our sport,” F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali mentioned. “I wish to thank GM and TWG for his or her constructive engagement over many months and sit up for welcoming the group on the grid from 2026 for what shall be one other thrilling 12 months for Method 1.”
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem was a key supporter of increasing the grid and opened up the method for brand spanking new groups to submit functions again in 2022, in a transfer that pissed off FOM on the time however has finally led to the present Cadillac venture.
“Right now marks a transformative second, and I’m proud to guide the Federation on this progressive step for the championship,” Ben Sulayem mentioned. “The FIA Method 1 Championship’s growth to an eleventh group in 2026 is a milestone. GM/Cadillac brings recent vitality, aligning with the brand new FIA 2026 laws and ushering in an thrilling period for the game.
“The Cadillac Method 1 Crew’s presence within the paddock will encourage future rivals and followers. Their entry strengthens our mission to push motorsport’s boundaries on the highest degree.”
The group shall be run by TWG Motorsports and has to this point employed over 300 folks to work on aerodynamics, chassis and element growth, software program and automobile dynamics simulation throughout its services in Indianapolis, Charlotte and Warren in america, and Silverstone within the UK.
“For the previous years, we’ve labored hand in hand with GM, to put a strong basis for a rare F1 entry,” TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss mentioned. “Now, with 2026 in our sights after at this time’s closing approval from the FIA and Method 1, we’re accelerating our efforts — increasing our services, refining cutting-edge applied sciences and persevering with to assemble top-tier expertise.”
Cadillac might want to signal as much as the brand new Concorde Settlement — the doc that binds the groups to the game from a industrial perspective — from 2026 onwards however as that subsequent settlement remains to be being formulated with the prevailing rivals, it is going to now be included in discussions alongside them.
