F1 news today: General Motors Officially Set to Power Formula 1 from….readmore
It’s now official—General Motors is entering Formula 1 as a power unit supplier starting in the 2029 season. The FIA has confirmed the American automotive giant has been formally approved, marking a historic moment that locks in GM’s long-anticipated arrival at the top tier of global motorsport.
Through a strategic partnership with TWG Motorsports, GM will develop and produce powertrains under the Cadillac banner, making them one of just a handful of elite manufacturers entrusted with supplying F1 engines. The FIA’s stamp of approval cements GM’s status among the world’s premier engineering forces and signals their firm commitment to competing at the highest level.
Cadillac’s F1 ambitions were already in motion, with their team confirmed to join the grid in 2026. However, while GM’s own engines are in development, the team will initially compete using Ferrari power units. This transitional phase gives Cadillac the opportunity to establish itself on the grid, while GM prepares for a full-scale engine debut in 2029.
By that point, GM will be going head-to-head with some of motorsport’s biggest names—Ferrari, Mercedes, and Renault among them—as well as newer players like Honda, who continues to supply Red Bull, and Audi, who is entering the sport in 2026 after acquiring Sauber. GM’s entry adds yet another major player to F1’s rapidly evolving technical landscape.
This move also further deepens the ties between Formula 1 and the United States. With three races now held on American soil, surging fan interest, and growing U.S. investment in teams and infrastructure, GM’s confirmed involvement is a milestone moment for American motorsport. It signals not only a boost to F1’s stateside credibility but also a serious intent to compete at a global level.
The arrival of Cadillac-branded engines in 2029 will also align with F1’s next-generation hybrid engine regulations, focused on sustainability, electrification, and performance innovation. GM’s engineering pedigree and manufacturing power are expected to bring fresh ideas and intense competition to the sport.
With the deal done and development underway, Formula 1 is bracing for a bold new era—one where American power will play a pivotal role in the battle for supremacy.
