General Motors and Andretti Global to Enter Formula 1 with Cadillac, Expanding Grid to 11 Teams in 2026

Nov 25, 2024, 07:20 PM

Formula 1 has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to expand its grid to 11 teams, allowing the American automotive giant's Cadillac brand to enter the sport in 2026. The new team, managed by Andretti Global, will increase the number of competitors on the grid from 20 to 22 cars. This move is part of Formula 1's strategy to increase its presence in the United States and globally.