Rev up—it’s official as of March 8, 2025! Cadillac’s charging into Formula 1 in 2026 as the 11th team, backed by General Motors and TWG Motorsports. Announced yesterday by the FIA and F1 (Reuters), this American powerhouse is set to shake the grid. Here’s the top 10 things you need to know about this high-octane debut—6:20 AM PST scoop!
- Green Light After Years
Cadillac’s entry, sparked by Andretti’s push in 2021, got final FIA approval Friday (Forbes)—a win after Liberty Media’s initial resistance. - Second U.S. Team
Joining Haas, Cadillac makes it two American-owned squads (Times of India)—a boost for U.S. fans craving a home hero. - Ferrari Power—for Now
They’ll run Ferrari engines in 2026, but GM’s building its own power units by decade’s end (Reuters)—full works team vibes! - 200+ Crew in Gear
Over 200 staff are already on it—aerodynamics, chassis, and sims humming across Indiana and Silverstone (Motorsport.com). - Graeme Lowdon Leads
Ex-Marussia boss Graeme Lowdon’s the team principal (The Guardian)—experience meets ambition. - Driver Rumors Swirl
Colton Herta’s a top pick for an American seat, with vets like Perez or Bottas in play (Independent)—no rush to lock it, says Lowdon. - $6B Backing
TWG’s Dan Towriss and Mark Walter (worth $6.1B, Forbes) bring deep pockets—think Dodgers-level cash for F1 glory. - Tech Overhaul Ready
A 2026 car’s already wind-tunnel tested—new regs align perfectly (auto.hindustantimes.com). They’re not starting from scratch! - U.S. Market Boost
With F1’s U.S. boom (three races in 2025!), Cadillac’s iconic brand could draw massive crowds (Times of India). - Milestone Moment
FIA’s Mohammed Ben Sulayem calls it “transformative”—22 cars on the grid for the first time in a decade (CBSSports.com).
Why It’s Huge: Cadillac’s not just joining—it’s gunning to compete, blending American muscle with F1 finesse. The countdown to 2026 is on!
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