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Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors

The Independent UK

Why General Motors got the green light that Andretti did not

Formula 1’s statement on Monday that it is moving forward with plans to allow a General Motors entry could be viewed as a complete turnaround in attitude from series bosses.

Motorsport

Mario Andretti named as director on board of General Motors F1 team

The Andretti family will retain an involvement in the revised plan for a General Motors Formula 1 team, with 1978 world champion Mario Andretti serving as a director on the board.

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Why General Motors has got the green light that Andretti did not

Formula 1’s statement on Monday that it is moving forward with plans to allow a General Motors entry could be viewed as a complete turnaround in attitude from series bosses.

Autosport

F1 announces ‘agreement in principle’ for Cadillac to join grid in 2026

The other 10 teams had largely been against the introduction of a new outfit because of the dilution of prize money.

The Independent UK

It's Official: Cadillac Will Join Formula 1 in 2026

After a long saga trying to get onto the Formula 1 grid, General Motor's entry has finally been approved. The Cadillac Formula 1 team will enter the 2026 season as the 11th team in the series. It will be the first-ever American F1 team as a ground-up effort from a major…

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General Motors agrees deal to become 11th F1 team from 2026

Formula 1 has agreed a deal in principle with General Motors and its Cadillac brand to enter the series in 2026 as an 11th team.

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General Motors to become 11th F1 team in 2026

Formula 1 has confirmed it has agreed in principle with General Motors and its Cadillac brand over entering the series in 2026 as an 11th team.

Motorsport

Andretti lands former Renault F1 engine tech chief Rob White

Andretti Cadillac’s push to join the Formula 1 grid has received another boost with the signing of respected engineer Rob White as its new chief operating officer.

Autosport

Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix

Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Independent UK

Formula 1 Approves Cadillac F1 Team Expansion With GM

Formula 1 considers grid expansion with Cadillac F1 team led by Michael Andretti, facing initial rejection but gaining momentum.

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F1 ‘reaches agreement’ over 11th team for 2026 season

Andretti had their bid turned down earlier this year but General Motors are set to join in 2026

The Independent UK

GM closing in on 2026 F1 entry after Andretti exit

General Motors' bid to enter Formula 1 has picked up fresh momentum, with talks between the series and the manufacturer understood at an advanced stage over a 2026 entry as an 11th team.

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Liberty braced to deny fresh F1 takeover speculation following Maffei departure

Greg Maffei’s impending departure from Liberty Media will undoubtedly once again bring forth rumours of Formula 1 being up for sale, regardless of the stance taken by the current owners.

Autosport

Andretti F1 plans unchanged after ownership change

Michael Andretti's decision to step down from running his race team on a day-to-day basis will have no immediate bearing on its bid to join the Formula 1 grid.

Motorsport

Andretti F1 plans unchanged after ownership switch

Michael Andretti's decision to step down from running his race team on a day-to-day basis will have no immediate bearing on its bid to join the Formula 1 grid.

Autosport

Michael Andretti: Step back from team ownership role "isn't a goodbye"

Michael Andretti has released his first statement since it was announced he was stepping back from his day-to-day running of Andretti Global, insisting it "isn't a goodbye" from the team run under his name.

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Michael Andretti transitioning out of ownership role of IndyCar team

Michael Andretti is taking a step back from his ownership role of Andretti Global, but will remain a key part of the organisation as an ambassador and advisor.

Motorsport

Confirmed: Michael Andretti transitioning out of ownership role within team

Michael Andretti is taking a step back from his ownership role of Andretti Global, but will remain a key part of the organization as an ambassador and advisor.

The Independent UK

Michael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner. Formula 1 plans in limbo

Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization

Motorsport

Muller joins Andretti Formula E team, becomes Porsche factory driver

Nico Muller has joined the Andretti Global Formula E team for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign, replacing the outgoing Norman Nato and becoming a factory Porsche driver in the process.

Autosport

Muller replaces Nato at Andretti Formula E team and becomes Porsche factory driver

Nico Muller has joined the Andretti Global Formula E team for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign, replacing the outgoing Norman Nato and becomes a factory Porsche driver in the process.

Autosport

F1 owner Liberty Media facing anti-trust probe over Andretti rejection

Liberty Media has announced that it is facing an investigation by the US Department of Justice over rejecting Andretti Global's Formula 1 bid.

Autosport

Herta dismisses "self-doubt" over IndyCar win drought, title shot “isn’t over”

Colton Herta has insisted he didn't doubt he could end an IndyCar dry stretch stretching back to May 2022 before his controlled victory in Toronto reignited his title challenge.

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