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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

F1 ‘reaches agreement’ over 11th team for 2026 season

General Motors have been approved to join F1 as an 11th team - (Getty Images)

Formula One has announced it has “reached an agreement in principle” with General Motors about becoming the 11th team to join the grid in 2026.

F1 rejected Andretti’s bid in partnership with GM earlier this year but with former boss Michael Andretti out of the picture, a GM entry led by businessman Dan Towriss - the majority shareholder of Andretti Global - is set to join for the season after next.

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