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General Motors at this time introduced that it has formally registered with the FIA as a Formula 1 energy unit producer beginning within the 2028 season.
“We are thrilled that our new Andretti Cadillac Formula One entry will be powered by a GM power unit,” stated General Motors President Mark Reuss. “With our deep engineering and racing expertise, we’re confident we’ll develop a successful power unit for the series and position Andretti Cadillac as a true works team. We will run with the very best, at the highest levels, with passion and integrity that will help elevate the sport for race fans around the world.”
Last month, the FIA permitted Andretti’s Expression of Interest software for Andretti Cadillac to race within the FIA Formula One World Championship.
The GM PU can be a sturdy addition to F1. We are proud the Andretti Cadillac partnership will make this attainable.
Michael Andretti
Team Owner, Andretti Autosport
GM’s improvement and testing of prototype expertise is already underway. Engineering an F1 energy unit will advance GM’s experience in areas together with electrification, hybrid expertise, sustainable fuels, high-efficiency inside combustion engines, superior controls and software program methods.
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For greater than a century, racing has supplied a testbed for GM and Cadillac to switch data and expertise between race vehicles and manufacturing autos. Cadillac’s V-Series efficiency portfolio, celebrating its twentieth anniversary, seamlessly incorporates learnings from the monitor to the street.
We are thrilled that our new Andretti Cadillac F1 entry can be powered by a GM energy unit.
Mark Reuss
President, GM
With a lengthy historical past of racing success, Cadillac most not too long ago developed the 5.5L DOHC V-8 powertrain used within the 2023 IMSA and WEC seasons. With this powertrain, Cadillac Racing secured a podium end on the 24 Hours of Le Mans and swept prime championship honours for the inaugural IMSA Grand Touring Prototype season.
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