Cadillac to build engines from 2028 in boost to Andretti F1 bid،
General Motors has confirmed it will build Formula 1 engines from 2028, giving a boost to Andretti-Cadillac’s bid to join the grid.
GM, Cadillac’s parent company, made the announcement ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, marking another important moment in the continued growth of F1 in America.
The news reinforces Andretti’s proposal to join the F1 grid in coming seasons, which has been accepted by the sport’s governing body the FIA but awaits approval from the sport’s commercial arm.
Michael Andretti, who partnered with GM last year, recently said his team was ready to join as early as 2025, although that could be delayed until 2026. His offer, which was approved by the FIA in October, planned a technical partnership with Cadillac. , although until now no commitment had been made regarding a complete agreement on the engine.
If the bid is approved, Andretti will have to seek a short-term deal with an existing powertrain manufacturer until Cadillac’s engines are ready in 2028. The team has already held discussions with Renault about a supply agreement, even if the conversations took place with the French. previous direction of the manufacturer.
If Andretti joins the team in 2025, Renault will be required under F1 rules to supply the team regardless, as it is currently the team with the fewest customers. In 2026, Renault, Honda and Audi will each have one factory team (Alpine, Aston Martin and Audi respectively) and no customers.
Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull Power Trains are the other engine manufacturers signed up for 2026, when new engine rules will see electric power make up 50% of overall power.
