I heard a lot of rumours, but I didn't think much of any of them.
Very exciting news.
Photograph Courtesy Cadillac
It’s official. GM is entering Formula 1 with its Cadillac brand. In addition to the team, they plan to build its own vehicles and power units by the end of the decade, making the Cadillac Formula 1 Team a works team.
The organization will be run by TWG Global. Who are they? They own and operate Andretti Global, Wayne Taylor Racing, and Spire Motorsports. They will have operations in Fishers, Indiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; Warren, Michigan; and Silverstone, England.
Cadillac plans to debut its team in 2026. That same year, Ford will also debut power units constructed through Red Bull Ford Powertrains that will power Red Bull Racing and the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team. While it may seem like a classic GM-Ford battle shaping up, the exact date Cadillac will use GM power units has yet to be determined.
The last American F1 champ, Mario Andretti, will serve as a director on the team’s board, and said via a press release: “My first love was Formula 1 and now–70 years later–the F1 paddock is still my happy place. I’m absolutely thrilled with Cadillac, Formula 1, Mark Walter, and Dan Towriss. To still be involved at this stage of my life–I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming.”
I heard a lot of rumours, but I didn't think much of any of them.
Very exciting news.
Time to do a Cadillac project.
JG, where can we run a Catera?
Don't get me wrong, love F1 but its been very predictable the past few seasons. I think this will shake things up and I am 100% on board with it and excited to see what a new team will bring.
In reply to Paris Van Gorder :
I've noticed a shift this year–not quite as predictable as previous seasons.
And, with a whole new set of regulations coming in 2026, things could get very interesting.
David S. Wallens said:Time to do a Cadillac project.
JG, where can we run a Catera?
Since it zigs, it should be good for autox.
David S. Wallens said:Time to do a Cadillac project.
JG, where can we run a Catera?
Tell me that you'll compete under the pseudonym of "Dr. Lisa Catera".
Keith Tanner said:David S. Wallens said:Time to do a Cadillac project.
JG, where can we run a Catera?
Since it zigs, it should be good for autox.
STU, here we come.
Keith Tanner said:David S. Wallens said:Time to do a Cadillac project.
JG, where can we run a Catera?
Since it zigs, it should be good for autox.
Or throw as many Camaro parts as possible onto an ATS?
Wait, that's my idea.
The ATS-V is neat and can be crazy fast, but I'm a fan of the regular 3.6 powered cars. And they could be had with all wheel drive. And the ATS has a shorter wheelbase, and the 4 door is smaller than a Camaro.
Hmm...
David S. Wallens said:Time to do a Cadillac project.
JG, where can we run a Catera?
If this had only come a couple weeks earlier you could have bid on this :)
Here's The Race's interpretation of the news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEvVp5hElfo
One interesting point is that right now, they are the only team who can work on an 2026 car, and have unlimited CFD and wind tunnel time, since they are not bound by the current limits. (they have been doing a lot of work in Toyota's wind tunnel so far)
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