General Motors is edging toward securing a place on the Formula One grid as early as 2026 when the field could expand to 11 teams.

United States car maker General Motors is closing in on an entry to Formula 1 as a team owner in 2026. The move comes out of the failure of the American Andretti organisation’s attempt to gain a place on the F1 grid this year.

American automaker General Motors (GM) is reportedly close to securing a spot on the F1 grid as the 11th team starting in 2026. This move comes after the failure of the Andretti organization's bid earlier this year,

GM has been partnered with Andretti Global as the American motorsports powerhouse has been knocking on F1's door for some time. The bid from the organisation to enter F1 from 2026