The Cadillac F1 team is gearing up to become a major player in Formula One, with plans to function as an integrated works team by developing its own chassis and power units. Initially, the Cadillac F1 team will use power units supplied by Ferrari, as the team is set to join the Formula One grid in 2026. General Motors (GM), the parent company of the Cadillac F1 team, is working towards transforming the team into a self-sufficient operation capable of manufacturing all critical components in-house by 2030.
To achieve this milestone, GM has established GM Performance Power Units, a new division responsible for designing and producing power units. This division will not only cater to the Cadillac F1 team but will also offer its power units to other teams interested in utilizing them. The company is headed by Russ O’Blenes, a seasoned expert in motorsports with over three decades of experience. His achievements include contributing to the development of Cadillac’s hybrid racecar engines used in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and the Corvette C8.R engines, along with advancing GM’s electrified powertrain technologies.
GM President Mark Reuss highlighted that Formula One provides an exceptional platform for showcasing the company’s engineering expertise, expressing his confidence in Russ O’Blenes to lead the GM Performance Power Units division and support the Cadillac F1 team in achieving global success.

The headquarters of GM Performance Power Units is situated near GM’s technical center in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a specialized facility set to be operational by 2026. The Cadillac F1 team operations, however, will be managed separately by Cadillac Formula Racing, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Graeme Lowdon, formerly the sporting director of Marussia, will serve as the team principal for the Cadillac F1 team.
As the Cadillac F1 team prepares for its debut, it will align with Formula One’s regulatory changes in 2026. These regulations retain the use of 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engines with hybrid systems, but the emphasis will shift towards a greater reliance on hybrid technology. Moreover, all engines will be required to operate using fully sustainable fuels. Due to FIA rules, the Cadillac F1 team will only be able to introduce its own power units starting in 2028, as GM applied to become a power unit supplier in 2023.
The entry of the Cadillac F1 team coincides with significant developments in Formula One. Audi will join the sport in 2026, having acquired the Sauber team and planning to rename it as Audi. Honda will re-enter as a power unit supplier for Aston Martin, while Ford will return as a technical partner to Red Bull Racing. These changes highlight a pivotal moment for the sport, where sustainability and cutting-edge hybrid technologies will take center stage. The Cadillac F1 team aims to stand out in this competitive landscape, representing American innovation and excellence.