F1 and governing body the FIA have formally app𝓡roved Cadillac’s entry to the grid in 2026.

The news, which had been expected after the General Motors-backed operation reached an a🦋greement in principle with F1 to enter the world championship from 2026 in November, was officially confirmed in a joint-statement by F1 and the FIA on Friday.

"The FIA and Formula 1 can confirm that, following the completion of their respective sporting, technical and commercialও 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,” the statement read.

Receiving the official green light means Cadillac can press on with their plans to become F1’s 11th♍ team in 2026.

"For the past years, we have worked hand in hand with GM, to lay a robust foundꦐation for an extraordinary F1 entry,” said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports.

“Now, with 2026 in our sights aft🐠er today’s final approval from the FIA and Formula 1, we’re accelerating our efforts—expanding our facilities, refining cutting-edge technologies and continuing to assemble top-tier talent.”

GM President Mark Reuss commented: “We’re incredibly grateful for the support from the FIA and Formula 1 leadership for us and for our partners at TWG. The excitement only growไs as we get closer to showcasing GM’s engine🙈ering expertise on the prestigious global stage of F1.”

Cadillac have already confirmed that Grae🦩me Lowdon will serve as team principal, while Russ O’Blenes has been named CEO of 🎃TWG GM Performance Power Units.

The American outfit will use Fer⭕rari engines before building its own power unit to become a full-fledged works F1 team🉐 in the future.

Cadillac arrival a 'transformative moment' for F1 

“I couldn’t be more proud of the effort put in by the entire Cadillac Formula 1 Team. This announcement is the next step in getting on the grid and continues our efforts towards building a full-works t☂eam,” Lowdon said.

“Through the long and thorough application process, we have never lost pace in our planning or our belief in the mission. We can’t wait to go racing and give fans a new team🍸 to cheer for.”

F1 p𓂃resident and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “As we said in November, the commitment by General Motors to bring a Cadillac team to Formula 1 was an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport.

“I want to thank GM and TWG for their constructive engagement over many months and look forward to welcoming th🔯e team on ൩the grid from 2026 for what will be another exciting year for Formula 1."

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem added: “Today ma🌳rks a transformative moment, and I am proud to lea💜d the Federation in this progressive step for the championship.

“The FIA Formula One Championship's expansion to an 11th team in 2026 i🥂s a milestone. GM/Cadillac brings fresh energy, aligning with the new FIA 2026 regulation🍸s and ushering in an exciting era for the sport.   

“The Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s presence in the paddock will inspire future competitors and fans. Their entry♔ strengthens our mission to push motorsport’s boundaries at the highest level.”