General Motors is set to become the first U.S. automaker with a Formula 1 team when a Cadillac-branded team joins the racing series in 2026, F1 announced Monday, ending a years-long battle between the series and former driver Michael Andretti, who initially proposed a GM expansion.

Formula 1 announced Monday that it has approved the entry of GM and Cadillac as a new team on the grid, bringing a storied American car maker into the pinnacle of motorsport.

In a historic move, General Motors has confirmed that its luxury brand, Cadillac, will join the Formula 1 World Championship starting from the 2026 season. This marks the first time an American automaker has entered the pinnacle of motorsport from scratch.