It’s been a long time coming, but GM/Cadillac will have a spot on the F1 grid starting in 2026. The team is headed by TWG Global, the parent company of Andretti Global, led by Dan Towriss. No drivers have been named.

Mario Andretti will be a director on the board. The 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner and former F1 champion said, “My first love was Formula 1 and now 70 years later the F1 paddock is still my happy place. To still be involved at this stage of my life I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming.”

It will be nice to see another American team on the grid, but I’m not happy with the disrespect the FIUA and Formula 1 showed toward Michael Andretti. Apparently, his stepping down from an ownership role with Andretti Global sped negotiations.

Having an American team on the grid makes sense for the series which has three races in the United States and is seeking a fourth event.