MotorsportSmart
Formula 1 cools talk of a possible 12th team on the grid
After Cadillac’s arrival, F1 bosses see no room for another quick expansion: costs, logistics and team value remain key.
3 September 2026 1 min read 12 views
Formula 1 is not opening the door to an immediate further expansion of the grid. After approving Cadillac as an 11th team from 2026, championship leaders have played down talk of a possible 12th entrant.
The message is clear: the paddock is already under heavy pressure from costs, logistics and the need to protect the value of the current teams. For fans in Italy, it means the championship is likely to stay stable in the short term, with any future newcomer needing a very strong industrial case.