Formula 1 announced Friday that General Motors and Cadillac have received final approval to join the grid in 2026.

Cadillac 's team principal Graeme Lowdon has suggested that the driver lineup will feature an American driver based on merit, since Formula One 's new team is based in the US. The comments arrive after Cadillac was confirmed as the sport's eleventh team on March 7, with the outfit gearing up to race from the 2026 season.

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Cadillac, backed by General Motors, will join Formula One as its 11th team in 2026 after receiving official approval from FIA. The team will use Ferrari engines initially and is expected to bring fresh energy and inspire future competitors,