F1: Max Verstappen has crossed the finish line at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to join the exclusive club of drivers to win four in a row.
Verstappen wins 4th World Champion ship | 02:05 America n car manufacturer Cadillac will become the eleventh team on the Formula One grid in 2026 after the sport’s owners announced they had given their backing to the plan.
“Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the eleventh team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time,” Formula One said in a statement.The move comes after Formula 1 rejected the bid which was headed up by Andretti - owned by Michael Andretti, son of 1978 world champion Mario Andretti - earlier this year.
The Andretti name has since been dropped from the proposal with Michael no longer involved, although Mario is understood to be taking on an ambassadorial role.“It’s an honour for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world’s premier racing series, and we’re committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world,” said GM president Mark Reuss.
“All parties, including the FIA, will continue to work together to ensure the process progresses smoothly,” he said.
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