Cadillac faces ‘monumental task’ to be competitive for 2026 arrival in F1, warns Aston Martin boss
Temas crews walk along the paddock after practice at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar, ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Darko Bandic]
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Leading figures in Formula 1 say General Motors and Cadillac face a “monumental task” to get ready to compete in 2026, even if they could in theory get a head start on some design work. The announcement this week that General Motors’ Cadillac brand will be joining the grid as the 11th team from 2026 has been broadly greeted by drivers. Team principals such as Aston Martin’s Mike Krack are seeking clarity on some details, like the fee the new team will pay to compensate the existing 10 for a reduced slice of revenue.
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