FIA 'fully supportive' of General Motors F1 entry

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted that the governing body is "fully supportive" of General Motors' 2026 F1 entry. 

A statement of intent has been released by F1 for General Motors to become an 11th team on the grid from 2026, when the new power unit and chassis regulations are introduced. 

Initially, the American team will be a customer outfit, reportedly set to run either Honda or Ferrari engines. 

According to The Associated Press the team will be known as Cadillac F1, and run its own engines from 2028.

The GM/Andretti entry was approved by the FIA earlier this year but was rejected by the pinnacle of motorsport; however, the statement of intent is proof of a dynamic and developing situation behind the scenes. 

Ben Sulayem has voiced his support of this, confirming he and the FIA is completely behind General Motors entering F1.

“General Motors is a huge global brand and powerhouse in the OEM world and is working with impressive partners," said Ben Sulayem. 

"I am fully supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to maintain dialogue and work towards this outcome of an agreement in principle to progress this application to bring a GM/Cadillac branded team onto the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. 

"All parties, including the FIA, will continue to work together to ensure the process progresses smoothly."