--- title: "F1 Finally Approves Cadillac Entry for 2026 After Andretti Back-and-Forth" date: "2024-11-25" modified: "2024-11-25" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/f1-finally-approves-cadillac-entry-for-2026-after-andretti-back-and-forth" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # F1 Finally Approves Cadillac Entry for 2026 After Andretti Back-and-Forth ![]() *\Cadillac\* Reportedly in the works for several weeks but held until after the Las Vegas Grand Prix, [Formula 1]() said Monday that the "Cadillac F1" team is set to become the 11th entry for the 2026 season. The [statement]() reads that the agreement has been "reached in principle," with F1—and, by extension, Liberty Media—admitting that General Motors and its partners have reached several operational milestones that prove their commitment. Unsurprisingly, the statement [does not mention the Andretti name]() nor Andretti Global—not even once. It mentions TWG Partners, however, which is led by Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. Towriss is the new head honcho at Andretti Global, and also the CEO of Gainbridge and Group 1001, while Walters is the CEO of Guggenheim Partners and the owner of the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers as well as Premier League club Chelsea. Together, they'll be leading the charge along with General Motors. “We’re excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1,” Towriss said via *[AP]()*. “Together, we’re assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to race fans around the world.’’ > [View this post on Instagram]() > [A post shared by FORMULA 1® (@f1)]() Despite the rejection and constant *BS* they had to endure, Andretti Global got to work on building a state-of-the-art F1 facility near Silverstone, where they had been busy preparing for whenever the day would come. The entire operation will now have to be renamed Cadillac F1, though I find solace in the fact that the Andretti bones will remain the foundation of whatever ends up happening down the line. *AP* reports that Mario Andretti will have an ambassador role at Cadillac F1, but not Michael. This is a massive step forward for Cadillac, which has worked overtime to increase its involvement in world-class racing. I've personally witnessed both of Cadillac's outings at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and can confirm its [dedication to racing and its hunger to win is real](). It's far from some marketing stunt. “As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence," GM President Mark Reuss said in a release. "It’s an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world’s premier racing series, and we’re committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world. This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.” There are still many unanswered questions at many levels, some quite important. Who will supply Cadillac F1 with engines, given that GM's own won't be ready until 2027 or 2028? Which American drivers will they pick? Who is going to be the team principal? With 2026 car reveals just 15 or 16 months away, there's really not a lot of time to figure things out. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()