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Drivers throw support behind GM F1 entry

A number of the Formula 1 drivers have backed General Motors’ arrival in the sport with the Cadillac brand, with the likes of Valtteri Bottas and Kevin Magnussen open to future race seat opportunities. F1 announced it is working towards GM joining the grid in 2026, with the team set to run under the Cadillac name and use a customer power unit deal until its own works’ engine is ready in 2028. With the field set to expand to 11 teams and 22 cars as a result, Lewis Hamilton says it will also provide extra positions for engineers and mechanics as well as drivers.  “I think it's great,” Hamilton said. “I've always been super supportive of having another team, more cars on the grid....
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