Ford and GM are preparing to wage a new battle in a war that stretches back decades—this time, the battleground is Formula 1’s global stage.

Bill Ford says GM's marketing ploy critique of Ford and Red Bull is "patently absurd" given Cadillac runs Ferrari power in F1

Engine power wll play a major factor in the outcome of the 2026 Formula 1 world championship, but what are the teams using and how will it affect their chances.

Cadillac will become F1’s 11th team in 2026 when it makes its debut at the Australian Grand Prix, marking an end to what was a long process to get to the grid. Back in 2023, General Motors and Andretti Global announced their intention to get into F1, but that was rejected as the championship wanted the team to agree to building its own engines.

The series’ United States expansion has boosted its fortunes in recent years, with new grands prix in Miami and Las Vegas capitalizing on the swell of American viewership. The 2026 season also marks the start of a deal with Apple as F1’s new U.S. TV broadcast partner.

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Formula 1’s move from the ear-splitting V10 engines of the late 1990s and early 2000s to today’s turbocharged V6 hybrid power units represents more than a technical evolution—it reflects a fundamental realignment of the industry's priorities.

Max Verstappen's world championship hopes depend on how fast Red Bull have caught up to their competitors as they produce their own power units for the first time, their engine boss admits.