General Motors officially announce Andretti-Cadillac deal for F1

General Motors will supply powertrains to Andretti-Cadillac from the 2028 season if the American team succeeds to enter Formula 1. The bid of Michael Andretti and Cadillac was approved by the FIA, but now the new team must negotiate the “financial conditions” for its entry into the sport.

Michael Andretti wants the new team to enter Formula 1 for the 2025 season, but for that to happen, negotiations with Formula 1 need to be completed successfully and very quickly. Today, General Motors officially announced that the company has signed up as a powertrain supplier in Formula 1 from the start of the 2028 season.

🚨 BREAKING: General Motors has announced it has registered with the FIA to be an F1 power unit manufacturer from 2028 onwards.

Andretti Cadillac would be powered by a GM power unit should their F1 entry be successful#F1 #LasVegasGP

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“We are thrilled that our new Andretti Cadillac F1 entry will be powered by a GM power unit,” GM President Mark Reuss said. “With our deep engineering and racing expertise, we’re confident we’ll develop a successful power unit for the series, and position Andretti Cadillac as a true works team. We will run with the very best, at the highest levels, with passion and integrity that will help elevate the sport for race fans around the world.”, the GM added.

General Motors has announced it has formally registered as a Formula 1 power unit manufacturer starting from 2028, and plans to supply Andretti Cadillac as a full works team. Click for story https://t.co/b8904FdFB2

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The inclusion of GM in the group of engine suppliers to Formula 1 will increase their number to seven, as the list already includes Ferrari, Mercedes, Honda, Audi, Renault and Red Bull-Ford.