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.

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.

Mario Andretti will be serving on the board of the brand new Formula One team that will be fielded by General Motors with its Cadillac brand.