The 11th Formula 1 tea𒀰꧒m will not bear the Andretti name, as it once appeared.

But Michael Andretti, who fo🐽ught tooth and nail to join the F1 grid, ha🦄s spoken out for the first time about General Motors striking a deal to enter.

Cadillac, backed by General Motors, have an agreeme🌃nt in princiꦚple with F1 and the FIA to join the grid in 2026.

“The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team,” An🌳dretti said in 🌜his first comments since the deal was confirmed.

“I’m very proud of the hard work they have put in and💫 congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!”

However, the 11th F1 team will not sport the Andretti nam🍌e.

꧋Michael Andretti had previously attempted to get Andretti Global onto the F1 grid. Although the FIA approved, the existing 10 F1 teams did not. The door remained aj🌟ar to General Motors, though.

Andretti step𒈔ped down from his leadership role in September𒅌.

Handing over the reins to Dan Towriss, finally a deal has been provisionally struck🧸 but with the Cadillac and General Motors branding.

The o🍃nly And♈retti involvement in the new F1 project is Michael’s legendary father Mario Andretti, the former F1 champion, sitting on the board of directors.

The new team is set to join the grid in 2026, the fi🍨rst year of the new regulations.

They aim to build their own engines, and become a full works team, by the end o🧸f the decade.

Their eng🎉ine provider for their first year in F1 remains unconfirmed.