F1: General Motors Gets FIA Green Light to Join F1 as Engine Supplier from 2029

The FIA has formally recognised GM Performance Power Units LLC. – a joint venture between General Motors and TWG Motorsports – as an official power unit supplier for the Formula One World Championship beginning in 2029. Until GM's engines are fully homologated and ready for competition, the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, set to enter the grid in 2026, will initially use Ferrari-supplied power units. The approval marks a major step forward in GM’s ambitions to establish a foothold in the pinnacle of motorsport, aligning with its ongoing partnership with Andretti Global. This development adds a fresh name to the F1 engine supplier roster, setting the stage for increased competition and innovation. When the 2029 season approaches, all eyes will be on how GM’s entry shapes the future landscape of Formula 1.

What FIA Has to Say

Commenting on the update, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said, 'Over two years ago, the FIA approved the entry of an eleventh team into the FIA Formula One World Championship, guided by my vision to expand the grid and bring new talent and opportunity to our sport. Although the process was at times challenging, the progress we see today affirms the journey has been worthwhile.'

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'Welcoming GM Performance Power Units LLC. as an approved power unit supplier for the Championship starting in 2029 marks another step in the global expansion of Formula 1 and highlights the growing interest from world-class automotive manufacturers like General Motors. Their dedication to innovation, sustainability, and competition is fully aligned with the FIA’s vision for the future of our sport. It also strengthens our commitment to making motorsport more accessible and inclusive worldwide – welcoming new manufacturers, advancing technology, and connecting with a broader, more diverse fan base,' Sulayem added.

General Motors and TWG Motorsports Partnership for the Development of Power Units

Russ O’Blenes, the head of GM Performance Power Units LLC, emphasised that the FIA’s approval marks a pivotal step in accelerating their goal of bringing a domestically engineered Formula 1 engine to the grid.

The development of these power units is being spearheaded by a newly formed entity, created through a partnership between General Motors and TWG Motorsports – the parent organisation behind Andretti Global. As part of the program, a specialised engine development hub will be set up near GM’s Charlotte Technical Centre in North Carolina, with construction scheduled to begin in 2026.

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With this milestone, GM enters the elite ranks of approved F1 power unit suppliers. Starting in 2029, it will challenge established giants like Ferrari, Mercedes, Audi, and Red Bull-Ford in the race for Formula 1 supremacy.