Ferrari is teaming up with Cadillac to power its Formula 1 debut in 2026. The Italian racing giant has agreed to supply engines and gearboxes for Cadillac’s new team if the entry gets the green light. This partnership gives Cadillac, owned by General Motors, the boost it needs to hit the grid while working on its own engines, which aren’t expected until 2028. For now, Ferrari steps in to fill the gap, securing a multi-year deal to keep Cadillac competitive from day one. Even though Sauber is switching to Audi for 2026, Ferrari will still have two customer teams—Cadillac and Haas—flying its flag on the grid. Racing Ahead with FerrariWhen General Motors announced its Formula 1 plans, it was clear Cadillac wouldn’t have its own engine ready for 2026. That opened the door for a few big names—Renault, Honda, and Ferrari—to step in. After Andretti’s F1 bid got a second chance following the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Ferrari became the top choice. Ferrari’s team principal, Frederic Vasseur, was optimistic about the deal. “It’s great to see the commitment of another American team, backed by one of the most highly respected marques in the motor industry, at a time when Formula 1 is increasing in popularity in the United States,” he said. He also pointed out the perks of supplying two teams. “We are delighted therefore that we will be supplying the team with our power unit and gearbox as the basis of this technical collaboration. It means we will continue to have two “customer teams” in the championship with all the benefits this brings in terms of technical development within Ferrari.” Approval in the BalanceFerrari CEO Benedetto Vigna is proud of the partnership with Cadillac. At a recent event in New York, he called the deal a big responsibility. “The success of these teams depends on our engine,” he said, underlining Ferrari’s role in making it work. That said, Cadillac’s entry isn’t fully locked in yet. The FIA still needs to give final approval. Until then, the deal with Ferrari remains on hold. On the leadership side, Cadillac has made some smart moves. Graeme Lowdon is stepping in as team principal. He’s got decades of experience across F1, WEC, IndyCar, and NASCAR. Plus, he manages Zhou Guanyu, who’s currently without a seat for 2025. Source: Ferrari
