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Ford versus GM: America’s great automotive rivalry comes to F1 in 2026
- Ford returns to Formula One in 2026 via an engine partnership with Red Bull and Racing Bulls.
- Cadillac joins F1 as a GM-backed works team, with an Indiana HQ and Silverstone base.
- Ford engineers will be stationed at Red Bull’s Milton Keynes factory to accelerate development.
- GM aims to build its own F1 engine from 2029, with Cadillac becoming a fully fledged works team.
- The 2026 season marks Cadillac’s first time going toe-to-toe with Ford and GM brands in grand prix racing.
- The U.S. expansion of F1 includes new races in Miami and Las Vegas to boost American viewership.
- Ford’s return is described as more than a marketing program, with direct input into the engine program.
- Cadillac’s 2026 F1 entry includes sponsorships from Tommy Hilfiger and Jim Beam for its debut season.
- Haas remains the only American team, but Cadillac positions itself as the American team of the future.
- The Cadillac F1 livery will be unveiled with a Super Bowl ad in February 2026.
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