General Motors is set to become the first U.S. automaker with a Formula 1 team when a Cadillac-branded team joins the racing series in 2026, F1 announced Monday, ending a years-long battle between the series and former driver Michael Andretti, who initially proposed a GM expansion.

US car giant General Motors reaches an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand.

The F1 application process still has additional steps to complete, but F1's agreement in principle with General Motors is a crucial milestone. The post F1 supports GM/Cadillac as an 11th team for the 2026 season appeared first on The Manual.