The incoming General Motors/Cadillac Formula 1 team took another big step on their way to the grid on Wednesday.
The incoming Cadillac F1 team takes another big step toward joining the grid
F1’s governing body signed off on the next big step for the incoming Cadillac team
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F1’s governing body announced that the incoming team was officially approved as a power unit supplier for the 2029 F1 season. In a statement released on social media, the FIA announced that GM Performance Power Units LLC “has officially been approved by the FIA as a power unit supplier for the FIA Formula One World Championship starting in 2029.”
As noted by the FIA’s statement, the incoming Cadillac team will utilize Ferrari power units until 2029.
Russ O’Blenes, the CEO of GM Performance Power Units LLC, noted that the approval will allow the team to “continue to accelerate our efforts to bring an American-built F1 power unit to the grid.”
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem praised the approval, and stated that it marked “another step” in the growth of the sport worldwide.
“Welcoming GM Performance Power Units LLC. as an approved power unit supplier for the Championship starting in 2029 marks another step in the global expansion of Formula 1 and highlights the growing interest from world-class automotive manufacturers like General Motors,” began Ben Sulayem.
“Their dedication to innovation, sustainability, and competition is fully aligned with the FIA’s vision for the future of our sport. It also strengthens our commitment to making motorsport more accessible and inclusive worldwide — welcoming new manufacturers, advancing technology, and connecting with a broader, more diverse fan base.”
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