The project Cadillac F1 That from Friday a fact and as announced In a joint statement of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the Director of Formula 1, It will be part of the grill that argues the Formula One World Cup from next year.
“FIA and Formula One can confirm that, after completing their sports, technical and commercial advice, the request for General Motors and TWG Motorsports has been approved to enter a Cadillac team in the World Formula One World Cup,” said a short statement made by the public this Friday.
The team Cadillac F1With the support of TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM), has achieved the requirements to join 10 existing teams starting next year. The announcement arrives after January as it confirms the names of the former Marussia sports director, Graeme Lowdonas the team director, or the veteran of the veteran Russ O’BlenesAs CEO of TWG GM’s power unit. The name lost from the project is Michael AndrettiWho promoted the candidacy and Cadillac is convinced to join the F1 adventure. These are TWG Motorsports, whose Executive Director is Dan towrissand General Motors, who are now leading the new team.
Rumors suggest that the team prepare cars to test January 2026 and that the pilot is best placed in the pilot for the American team is Mexican Checo Pérez and the Indycar Colton Herta.
STEFANO DOMENICALIPresident and Executive Director of Formula 1, explained in the statement that “As we said in November, the General Motors promise to bring a Cadillac team to Formula 1 is an important and positive demonstration of evolution of our sport.”
“I would like to thank GM and TWG Motorsports for their upcoming commitment for months and I hope to accept the team from 2026 for what will be another Kapana -excited year for Formula 1”.
The President of FIA, Mohammed Ben SulayemHe added: “Now a change -time is celebrated and I’m proud to lead the Federation in this progressive step for the championship. Expanding the formula championship one of FIA to a eleven team in 2026 is a milestone. GM/Cadillac provides fresh energy, aligned with the new regulations of FIA by 2026 -It exciting time for sport.
“Having a Cadillac Formula 1 team in Paddock will inspire competitors and fans in the future. Entering it strengthens our mission of overcoming motor racing limitations at the highest level.
For part of it, TWG MOTORSPORTS It ignores the importance of this approval and the effort made to produce a competitive team. Dan towrissExecutive Director of the Entity, ensuring that this announcement is just the beginning of a major preparation phase to dedicate to Formula 1. Our work on GM has been the same last year to ensure a strong entry into the category. Today, in the eyes of 2026, we are accelerating our infrastructure efforts, technology and talents.
“I can’t be more proud of the efforts made to this day throughout the Formula 1 team in Cadillac,” he said Graeme Lowdon. “This announcement is the next step to get into the grill and continue working to come up with a complete work team.
“Throughout the length and complete application process, we have not lost the rhythm in planning or belief in our mission. We are eager to compete and provide fans of a new team to encourage.”
For part of it, Russ O’Blenes He added that “the preparation and continuous development of our power unit continues, and we work hard to hire top -level talents. As we continue to incorporate more experienced engineering personnel, we hope to use our first V6 in the near future.”
The Cadillac team has grounds in fishers, Indiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; Warren, Michigan; And Silverstone, England, and gathered a team of more than 200 people working in aerodynamics, chassis development and components, software and simulation of dynamic vehicles since January 2024 the offer of equipment was announced to enter Formula 1 and last November 25th confirmed the principle of agreement.
Source: La Verdad
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