F1: Cadillac announces new company to develop Formula 1 cars

Cadillac and TW Ghave have announced plans to develop their own Formula 1 engines in the United States. General Motors and F1 have reached a preliminary agreement that Cadillac will join the team as the 11th team in 2026. TWG is the majority shareholder of the team originally founded by Andretti and will enter F1 under the Cadillac brand. The addition of Cadillac follows GM’s commitment to creating its own engine program, although the team will use Ferrari engines in the short term. GM Performance Power Units LLC will help Cadillac become a complete workforce by the end of the decade. Russ O’Blenes has been appointed CEO of the joint venture and GM has confirmed engine development and testing has begun. Plans are in place for a dedicated high-performance powerplant plant near GM’s Charlotte Technical Center and is expected to open in 2026.

Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports, said: “We are pleased to welcome Russ to this key role. His expertise and leadership will help us lay the foundation for Cadillac’s Formula One journey. They will work with team principal Gray Together with Graeme Lowdon, the team leads the team in setting new standards of performance and innovation in the sport.

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Russ O’Blenes, director of GM Motorsport’s Propulsion and Performance team, said: “I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to build and lead the team that will bring American-made F1 power units to the grid. GM PPU is currently expanding its team and is working across all business areas. Conduct recruitment.

GM President Mark Reuss said: “Ruth brings extensive experience in many championship series and excellent technical expertise, including leading our hybrid IMSA Cadillac and Corvette C8.R Engines, these engines are proven winners. In F1 we ​​will showcase GM’s engineering and technical capabilities on a global stage and Russ is the right choice to lead the power unit team to achieve this goal.

F1: Ferrari power unit

Ferrari will provide power units for the new Cadillac team until GM’s own F1 engines are ready. This marks a significant change for TWG, which previously had a partnership with Renault. However, recent developments in F1, including Renault’s decision to stop supplying power units, have led the team to rethink its strategy.

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Ferrari’s supply deal is expected to end ahead of the 2028 F1 season, the team’s third consecutive championship win. However, recent announcements suggest that the partnership may extend beyond this period, potentially ensuring a long-term collaboration between Cadillac and Ferrari.