Michael Andretti sees that his chances for an F1 entry have increased following a restructuring, with Dan Towriss now leading the GM-backed team.

Questions surround the latest version of the bid but the project known as Andretti Cadillac could receive Formula 1 approval within weeks.

Another major factor could be restructuring at Andretti Global, a team that is no longer run day-to-day by Michael Andretti. The team's namesake announced plans to reduce his invo

One scenario has GM with Cadillac spending 2026 and 2027 as a F1 customer team before bringing its own powerplants in 2028.

A spokesperson for F1 declined to comment when approached by Mirror Sport, though it is understood talks have progressed between chiefs and the Andretti-Cadillac project

United States car maker General Motors is closing in on an entry to Formula 1 as a team owner in 2026. Senior sources say that a GM-branded team is moving closer to securing an entry as an 11th team on the grid. The move comes out of the failure of the American Andretti organisation’s attempt to gain a place on the F1 grid this year.

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.

Automotive giant General Motors is reportedly back in the game as a potential entrant in Formula 1 for as early as 2026.

Yet Sky Sports News understands that, with former boss Michael Andretti out of the picture, a GM entry led by businessman Dan Towriss - the majority shareholder of Andretti Global - is being considered for an entry into the sport as early as 2026.