Cadillac and General Motors will join the F1 grid in 2026 as the 11th team, following an agreement in principle, while Andretti's role remains uncertain.

Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors

Formula 1 has confirmed that it has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to add an 11th team to the grid for 2026, with the new outfit likely to be branded as Cadillac. The chance of the GM bid joining the grid appeared to be dead in the water just months ago after initially being led by Andretti Global but has now accelerated to being a fully-fledged team for the season after next.

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