Cadillac confirmed Tuesday that it has registered with the FIA to be an official Formula 1 power unit manufacturer, with plans to supply hybrid drivetrains to the newly formed Andretti Cadillac F1 team starting in the 2028 season.<\/p>\n
“We are thrilled that our new Andretti Cadillac F1 entry will be powered by a [General Motors] power unit,” GM President Mark Reuss said in a statement. “With our deep engineering and racing expertise, we\u2019re confident we\u2019ll 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.”<\/p>\n
The announcement comes just one month following the FIA’s approval of Andretti’s Expression of Interest application for entry into the Formula 1 championship. The team must still go through commercial discussions with the series’ management, and, under the Concorde Agreement, is expected to pay at least a $200 million “anti-dilution” fee that would be distributed amongst the existing teams as a way to compensate for future prize money being distributed 11 ways instead of 10 ways.<\/p>\n
General Motors says it’s already developing and testing prototype technology that’ll end up in the Cadillac-badged Formula 1 power units. The company is no stranger to racing, having developed the 5.5-liter V-8 that powered Cadillac’s IMSA GTP race car to a championship victory, as well as a podium finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. <\/p>\n
With Andretti expected to start racing in 2026, one question remains: Where will the team get its engines before the Cadillac unit is ready? Andretti previously had a provisional deal with Renault, but that agreement lapsed back in October.<\/p>\n