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General Motors officially launches its F1 engine department
Russ O'Blenes, new boss of GM's engine division. ©
The Cadillac Project F1 continues to gain momentum. Authorized to join the F1 grid from 2026 after winning a long arm wrestling match of more than two years with FOM, the Andretti-General Motors ticket announced its arrival initially as a customer team Ferrari, before introducing its own engine, probably by 2030.
It is with this aim and this project in mind that TWG Motorsports and General Motors announced this Thursday the creation of GM Performance Power Units LLC, a new company that will allow Cadillac to become a team "full-fledged factory", that is, to build Formula 1 vehicles and powertrains by the end of the decade.
Industry veteran Russ O’Blenes has been named CEO of the new company, which will build powertrains for the Formula 1 team. With more than 30 years of experience in racing engineering, Russ O’Blenes is currently GM Motorsports’ Propulsion and Performance Team Director. O’Blenes joins TWG Motorsports, creating a world-class technology foundation for the new Formula 1 team.
“We are delighted to welcome Russ to this key position”, said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports. “His expertise and leadership will be instrumental in laying the foundations for Cadillac’s Formula 1 journey. Together with Team Principal Graeme Lowdon, they will lead the team to set new standards of performance and innovation in the sport.”
Note that there are plans to open a dedicated Performance Power Units LLC facility near GM's Charlotte Technical Center in 2026. “I am truly excited to have the opportunity to build and lead the team that will bring a US-built F1 powertrain to the grid.”, O'Blenes said. “GM PPU is currently strengthening its team and recruiting in all areas of the company.”
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Jeremy Satis
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Yves-Henri RANDIER
10/01/2025 at 12:37 a.m.
Who will make us believe that in the current and future automotive context (electrification, Chinese competition, etc.) that GM will develop a block for the current regulations to use it for 2 years while a new engine regulation must see the light of day by 2030 and that the rental of a PU is capped at €17 million per year? The Yankees are very pragmatic people...