Cadillac’s Formula 1 team announced its plan to build its own engines from an American base until the end of the decade.
Formula 1 and General Motors have an agreement in principal for Cadillac to join the grid in 2026 as the sport’s 11th team.
Cadillac joined on the back of GM’s promise to eventually commit to its own engine project, but it will compete with a Ferrari supply in the short term.
Cadillac and Ferrari signed a “multiple years” agreement that begins in 2026.
The team’s plan included the stated plan to manage its own engines until 2028.
TWG Motorsports, Cadillac Corporation’s career operations Cadillac and GM have shaped a new company: GM Performance Power Units LLC. Plans are in position for Performance Power Units LLC to open its own committed F1 facility near the GM Charlotte Technical Center in 2026.
Thursday’s announcement said the company will put Cadillac “on the path to a ‘full works’ team — the paint crew is the word used to describe a team that builds its own cars and engines.
Russ O’Blenes, formerly director of GM’s motorsports propulsions and performance team, has been appointed CEO of the engine programme.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Russ in this pivotal role,” Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports.
“Your experience and leadership will be decisive, while we place the bases for the Cadillac Formula 1. course with the Graeme Lowdon team director, they will lead the team in the creation of new functionalities and innovation criteria in sport. “
O’BLENES said: “I am extremely cheerful to have the opportunity to build and direct the team that will bring a F1 American Force Unit to the Network. GM PPU recently accelerates to your team and hires all the spaces of the company.
The arrival of Cadillac as the 11th team has been officially confirmed, however, the consensus in Formula 1 is that it is a formality.