Formula 1 is adding an 11th team in 2026 and it will be owned by U.S. automaker General Motors (NYSE: GM). The deal comes after contentious negotiations, but is a win for both sides, brining another "works" team to the grid and massive exposure to GM.

Formula One announced Monday that “an agreement in principle” has been reached “with General Motors to support bringing GM/Cadillac” to the grid as the sport’s 11th team in 2026.

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

The Cadillac brand of General Motors Co. in Detroit will make its long-awaited debut in the Formula 1 World Championship in 2026, the automaker announced Monday. Cadillac Formula 1 will be the first new team to join F1 since 2016 and the 11th team on the grid.

F1 has officially announced General Motors/Cadillac's entry as Formula 1's 11th team for the 2026 season. That brings to an end what has been a multiple-year back-and-forth of getting another team on the grid amidst some stern opposition from the FOM and the incumbent teams.

Formula 1 has announced General Motors and Cadillac will enter the championship as the 11th team starting in 2026.The arrangement will see the team operating as a customer outfit initially, with plans

General Motors and Formula 1 have reached an agreement in principal for the automaker to enter the series as an […]