General Motors Set to Rev Up Formula One with New Engines in 2029
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
The FIA has approved General Motors as a Formula One engine supplier starting in 2029. GM Performance Power Units, a collaboration between TWG Motorsports and General Motors, will power the new Cadillac team, which will debut next season. Until the GM engines are ready, Cadillac will use Ferrari units. The move aligns with potential changes in Formula One engine regulations, with discussions ongoing about future engine types and sustainability.
Key Points
General Motors will supply engines to Formula One starting in 2029, approved by the FIA.
GM Performance Power Units, formed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, will power the new Cadillac team.
Cadillac will use Ferrari engines until GM's engines are available.
GM plans to open a dedicated facility near Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2026.
The 2029 timeline aligns with potential changes in Formula One engine regulations, including discussions about reintroducing V8 or V10 engines.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem supports reducing engine costs and bringing back naturally-aspirated engines on sustainable fuel.
Ongoing discussions at the Formula One commission aim to address concerns about the 2026 engine regulations.
