Florida’s Daytonia Beach — On Friday, General Motors restated that it is “continuing to develop our car at pace” in collaboration with Michael Andretti for a Formula 1 entry. It also refuted F1’s claim that an Andretti Cadillac effort would not be competitive.
In order to enable Michael Andretti to run a wholly American team in the international motorsports series, General Motors teamed up with Andretti in early 2023 to request that F1 increase the current grid from 10 teams to 11. GM’s commitment at the time was limited to badge engines for Andretti.
GM then formally filed to become an official engine supplier in 2028, long after the Andretti proposal was granted by the FIA, the body that oversees Formula One. Among other reasons, F1 stated in rejecting Andretti’s bid last month that it did
Between Andretti and Cadillac, we do think we have enough talent to field a competitive entry. We do not claim that it is simple, but both of our enterprises have a history of success in different motorsports divisions; this is the case with Cadillac and Andretti. Our teams are working together to continue developing our automobile quickly. Thus, it is our current situation.
Campbell added that while GM had not originally intended to be a power unit supplier, it did not apply to be one when the new engine restrictions take effect in two years. However, GM might construct an engine for Andretti for the 2026 season.
“Upon registering as a power
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