GM Performance Power Units company formed to build Cadillac’s post-Ferrari F1 engines

TWG Motorsports and Normal Motors have shaped a brand new firm to construct the long run Cadillac Method 1 group’s engines past its preliminary association for a provide of Ferrari energy items.

TWG is almost all proprietor of the group initially began by the Andretti organisation, which will make its F1 entry under GM’s Cadillac brand in 2026.

The enterprise between the group’s key backers is described in a Cadillac press launch despatched out on Thursday as placing the squad “on the trail to being a ‘full works’” group “by the top of the last decade”.

The brand new organisation can be often known as GM Efficiency Energy Models LLC, with Russ O’Blenes appointed CEO of the brand new engine firm.

O’Blenes beforehand labored because the director of GM’s motorsports propulsion and efficiency group that has produced engines for Cadillac’s sportscar efforts, in addition to these of Corvette.

“We’re delighted to welcome Russ to this pivotal function,” stated Dan Towriss, TWG CEO.

“His experience and management can be instrumental as we lay the muse for Cadillac’s F1 journey.

Russ O’Blenes, CEO of GM Efficiency Energy Models LLC

Photograph by: Normal Motors

“Along with group principal Graeme Lowdon [announced in his new role last month], they may lead the group in setting new requirements of efficiency and innovation within the sport.”

GM President Mark Reuss added: “Russ brings huge expertise from many championship racing collection, and has excellent technical experience, together with spearheading our hybrid IMSA Cadillac and Corvette C8.R engines which are confirmed winners.

“In F1, we’re going to exhibit GM’s engineering and expertise capabilities on a worldwide stage, and Russ is the suitable selection to steer the ability unit group that may make it occur.”

A brand new facility for the GM PPU is ready to be established near GM’s technical Centre in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2026.

“I’m really excited to have the chance to construct and lead the group that may deliver an American constructed F1 energy unit to the grid,” stated O’Blenes.

“GM PPU is at present ramping up its group and is hiring in all areas of the enterprise.”

The Ferrari deal to provide Cadillac is anticipated to conclude forward of the 2028 F1 season, which might be the group’s third marketing campaign within the championship.

Nonetheless, Thursday’s assertion suggests this might prolong to longer, because the above reference to the top of the 2020s combines with a later line that states, “the Cadillac F1 group will utilise Ferrari energy items till the GM engines are authorised for racing use”.