The newly approved Cadillac F1 team has received approval to develop and build its own power unit for Formula 1, starting from the 2029 season.
The entry backed by General Motors, which secured its place on the grid earlier this year, is set to debut in 2026. For their initial three seasons, the team will utilize engines supplied by Ferrari.
General Motors is entering the sport in collaboration with the US-based group TWG Motorsports.
Formula 1 is expected to have 11 teams from next year onwards, coinciding with the introduction of new technical regulations anticipated to alter the competitive landscape.
Russ O`Blenes, chief executive of the new entry, commented, “With this FIA approval, we can accelerate our efforts to introduce an American-built F1 power unit to the grid.”
This development confirms that F1 will feature six distinct engine suppliers from 2029. General Motors will join existing manufacturers like Ferrari, Mercedes, Honda, Red Bull Powertrains-Ford, and Audi.
FIA Nominates New Deputy President for Sport
In related news from Wednesday, the FIA has nominated Malcolm Wilson as its new deputy president for sport, following Robert Reid`s resignation earlier this month.
Reid, who held the position since late 2021, reportedly resigned citing a `standards breakdown`. His departure is the latest in a series of senior resignations within the FIA over the past 18 months.
Wilson, a former rally driver, is the managing director of the M-Sport World Rally Championship team and has overseen Ford`s rally operations since 1997.
FIA members are scheduled to vote on Wilson`s nomination in June.
