General Motors approved by FIA as 2029 F1 engine supplier

American automotive giant General Motors has been approved as Formula 1 engine supplier for the 2029 season. The company will field the Cadilac F1 team from 2026, with an outfit to run US-made power units from 2029.

The Governing Body of Formula 1 officially approved the FIA ​​as a power unit supplier to GM performance Power Units LLC today, after less than two months after two months for space on the grid since 2026 by the Cadilac team.

For its first three sessions in the game, the American side will work with the Ferrari engine, before the GM covers its power units for competition in the 2029 season.

“With this approval from the FIA, we will continue to intensify our efforts to bring an American-made F1 power unit to the grid,” said GM Performance Power Units LLC CEO Races O’Lance said.

The engines are being developed by a new organization formed by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, which is the original company behind Andratty Global. As part of cooperation, the New Division will open a dedicated feature for its engine development near the GM’s Charlotte Technical Center in North Carolina next year.

“GM performance Power Units welcoming LLC. As an approved power unit supplier for the championship starting in 2029, another step is another step in the global expansion of Formula 1 and highlights the growing interest from world -class motor vehicle manufacturers such as General Motors,” Fiane said by Mohammad Ben Sulem, president of Fia.

“Innovation, stability, and their dedication to competition is fully aligned with the vision of the FIA ​​for the future of our game. It also strengthens our commitment to make motorsports more accessible and inclusive worldwide – welcoming new manufacturers, pursuing technology, and connecting with a wide, more diverse fan base.”

General Motors Formula 1 is the latest automotive veteran to be approved as an engine supplier. When it is included in the grid in 2029, the automaker will compete against the power units developed by Ferrari, Mercedes, Audi and Red Bull, which is partnered with Ford for its F1 engine program.