Former Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti has been hired as a director of the new General Motors team, likely under their Cadillac brand, and will have significant sway over their driver decisions

Mario Andretti will be serving on the board of the brand new Formula One team that will be fielded by General Motors with its Cadillac brand.

In 2026, a Cadillac-backed team will enter Formula 1 — but not under the Andretti name. Still, Mario Andretti has a role there.

While the Andretti name is no longer attached to the project, 12-time Grand Prix winner Mario was appointed as a director on the board when the proposal was accepted by F1 and FOM.

Former Formula One world champion Mario Andretti has confirmed he will have a role with the new Cadillac team which is set to join the grid in 2026. Monday's announcement of an 11th team when new rules are introduced in two years is another indication of F1's huge push into the United States,

Cadillac will officially become a part of the F1 racing circuit in just a couple of years and it will do so with a strong veteran at the helm.

Taking into consideration his talent, and the desire to add an American driver to an American-backed team, it makes the 2024 IndyCar title runner-up a clear frontrunner for F1's latest open seats

Mario Andretti spoke to GPblog about the future of Cadillac's new Formula 1 team. The brand new will compete from 2026 onwards as the 11th team in F1. Andretti then addressed possible drivers for the season in the top class of motorsport.