Former Formula 1 world champion Mario Andretti will be a director on the board of the newly approved Cadillac F1 team, which puts a famous American car maker with racing partner Andretti Global on the grid in 2026.

The excitement is at an all-time high for Mario Andretti. Formula 1’s 1978 world champion will be involved in a revised plan for a General Motors F1 team, operating as a director on the board. The Cadillac brand is all set to enter the sport in 2026 as the 11th team,

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,