Marussia sporting director graeme lowdon

FIA Formula One World Championship: Formula 1 and Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) have confirmed that the Cadillac Formula 1 Team have received final approval to join the sport, with the team – who are backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM) – are set to be part of the F1 grid in 2026.

On Friday, the FIA and Formula One Management announced that the Cadillac Formula 1 Team has met their requirements to join the existing 10 teams starting next year. “The FIA and Formula 1 can confirm that, following the completion of their respective sporting, technical, and commercial assessments, the application by General Motors and TWG Motorsports to bring a Cadillac team to the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2026 has been approved,” read a joint statement by FIA and Formula 1.

The announcement comes after appointments were confirmed across recent months, including former Marussia Sporting Director Graeme Lowdon joining as Team Principal and industry veteran Russ O’Blenes becoming CEO of TWG GM Performance Power Units, which will contribute towards Cadillac becoming a powerhouse in the sport in the coming years.