- Andretti Racing, owned by TWG Global, is now operating as Cadillac Formula Racing
- Cadillac Formula Racing is the U.K.-based operational hub for the Cadillac F1 team
- The name change means the Andretti name no longer linked with Cadillac’s F1 entry
General Motors’ preparations for entering Formula 1 in 2026 took another major step last week with the renaming of Andretti Racing to Cadillac Formula Racing.
The name change, initiated on Dec. 11, marks the removal of the final vestiges of the Andretti name from the F1 endeavor.
Cadillac Formula Racing serves as the U.K.-based operational hub for the Cadillac F1 team. It is part of TWG Global, the owner of Andretti Global—the parent organization of what was formerly Andretti Racing and is now Cadillac Formula Racing. These operations are focused on preparing for Cadillac’s entry as an 11th team in F1, including forming technical partnerships, expanding infrastructure, and recruiting key personnel.
“This change represents a significant milestone in our journey to establish Cadillac as a force in global motorsport, underscoring our commitment to a successful entry into Formula 1,” the Cadillac F1 team said in a statement. “While the new name reflects our ambitions, there is potential for further evolution in alignment with Formula 1’s regulatory approval process.”
GM initially planned to enter F1 as a partner to Andretti Global, whose bid succeeded in the initial FIA round of voting in 2023 but was rejected by F1’s owner, Liberty Media, in January. Following the rejection, Andretti Global co-founder Michael Andretti took a step back, allowing GM to take on a more prominent role in the F1 bid. This shift was followed by an agreement in principle between GM and F1’s owner being reached in November, paving the way for a Cadillac team to join the grid in 2026.
Part of the agreement is for GM to develop its own F1 power unit, but because it only applied to become an F1 power unit supplier in 2023, per FIA rules, its power unit can’t be used until the 2028 season at the earliest. GM will rely on power units from Ferrari initially, as part of a deal reached last week between the two automakers.
Cadillac will enter F1 just as the sport introduces significantly new rules, particularly in the area of power units. The power unit rules for 2026 maintain the current format of a turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 engine and hybrid system, but with reduced power from the engine and more reliance on the hybrid system. The V-6 will also have to run on fully sustainable fuel.
Audi is set to join F1 in 2026 with its own team and power unit. The company has already acquired the current Sauber team and plans to rebrand it as Audi in time for the 2026 season. Meanwhile, Ford will also return to F1 in 2026, albeit as a technical partner for Red Bull Racing.
