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Cadillac Reaffirms IMSA and WEC Commitments Amid Bold 2026 Formula 1 Entry Plans

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
November 26, 2024
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Cadillac Reaffirms IMSA and WEC Commitments Amid Bold 2026 Formula 1 Entry Plans

Jan 27, 2024; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; The wheels cadillac Racing (31) runs through turn 4 during the race at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Cadillac has doubled down on its commitment to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) while preparing for a groundbreaking entry into Formula 1 in 2026. The American marque, a key division of General Motors, is maintaining its sportscar programs alongside its ambitious plans to join the F1 grid, marking a new era for the brand in global motorsports.


Balancing Act: Formula 1 and Sportscar Racing

“We are committed to competing full-time in IMSA and the WEC,” a Cadillac spokesperson confirmed, adding that Formula 1 will serve as a “great addition to our racing portfolio.”

Cadillac’s sustained focus on sportscar racing ensures the continuation of its V-Series.R LMDh campaign, which debuted in 2023 across IMSA’s GTP class and the WEC’s Hypercar category. The five-year homologation cycle for the V-Series.R will run through the end of 2026, overlapping with Cadillac’s F1 debut under the upcoming regulations framework.


Strong Foundations in IMSA and WEC

In IMSA, Cadillac has seen significant success, winning back-to-back editions of the 10-hour Petit Le Mans race and maintaining a robust partnership with Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) and Action Express Racing. WTR, which recently reunited with Cadillac, previously secured a memorable Daytona 24 Hours victory in 2020.

Cadillac’s WEC venture has been more challenging, with the brand still seeking its first major win. The 2024 season showed promise, highlighted by a pole position at Fuji secured by its Chip Ganassi Racing-run squad. For 2025, Cadillac’s WEC efforts will transition to a collaboration with British racing powerhouse JOTA, marking its first fully factory-backed WEC entry.


A Formula 1 Leap: Joining the Pinnacle of Motorsport

Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1 under the 2026 regulations framework signals the brand’s growing ambition in motorsports. The partnership with General Motors and the acquisition of assets from the Andretti Global project laid the foundation for this endeavor. Racing legend Mario Andretti will serve as team director, bringing a storied legacy to the team’s management structure.

As Cadillac prepares to enter F1, the manufacturer’s commitment to its existing programs remains firm. The V-Series.R program will persist in IMSA and WEC through 2026, with a successor model likely in development for competition under extended regulations through 2029.


Cadillac’s Unified Vision for Motorsport

Cadillac’s dual commitment to Formula 1 and sportscar racing highlights a holistic approach to motorsport. By leveraging its experience in endurance racing and embracing new challenges in F1, Cadillac aims to strengthen its global presence while continuing to innovate.

With Wayne Taylor Racing, Action Express Racing, and JOTA driving its IMSA and WEC efforts, and Mario Andretti lending his expertise in F1, Cadillac is poised for an exciting future. The results from the next few seasons in endurance racing will undoubtedly shape its long-term strategy, but for now, the American automaker is all in—on and off the track.

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