With the news of Andretti joining the F1 paddock heating up, we have one more bit of news regarding their power unit supplier, and it is none other than Cadillac. The two entities have reportedly signed a partnership starting 2028 and beyond. If this news is confirmed, we could be in for some madness.
The heads at GM have also been prepped with all the information, and they have gone ahead and made a bold claim – Cadillac will not just power the Andretti team. They will power the team to victories and help make Andretti a powerhouse on the F1 paddock.
But, hold your horses, race enthusiasts! Before we see the Andretti Cadillac machines tearing up the tracks, there’s some behind-the-scenes drama. Commercial talks are in the works, and there’s this hefty $200 million fee hanging in the air – they call it an “anti-dilution” fee, like some kind of toll booth payment to the existing teams. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, but that’s part of the game.
Now, let’s talk GM – they’re not just sitting around twiddling their thumbs. Nope, they’re cooking up some fancy tech, testing prototypes and all, gearing up for those Cadillac-branded F1 engines. These guys know their stuff, having powered up Cadillac’s race car to victory in the past.
What’s Andretti gonna do for engines until those Cadillac power units are revved up and ready to roll? Their previous fling with Renault hit a roadblock, so they’re kinda like Cinderella without a ride to the ball. No worries, though; rumor has it the FIA’s got a plan. In 2026, Andretti could snag engines from Honda or Alpine – you know, the ones with the fewest teams on their speed dial.
