Formula 1 is expected to approve grid expansion for an 11th team originally started by Michael Andretti as early as next week, The Associated Press has learned.The team will be called Cadillac F1 and powered by Ferrari engines when it enters the sport in 2026.

Andretti could not get approval from F1 to enter. But the situation changed in September when he reduced his role with his namesake organization.

The shift reportedly involves Michael Andretti stepping back, with General Motors (GM) taking a more prominent role in the project. Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei’s departure also appears to have played a role in clearing hurdles for the new team’s entry.

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

A General Motors-backed bid to enter Formula One as an 11th team in 2026 is now looking more likely to succeed after being previously rejected, multiple sources said on Friday.

Formula One is reportedly in talks with General Motors about an 11th team joining the grid in 2026. F1 rejected Andretti’s bid in partnership with GM earlier this year, but did state a new offer for 2028 would be considered.

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.

Momentum has reportedly shifted in the GM / Andretti team's favor, nearly a year after the initial rejection of the team's plan to join as an 11th F1 team.