General Motors President Mark Reuss affirmed that Cadillac’s inaugural Formula One campaign next season will proceed as planned—despite a $5 billion headwind from newly imposed automotive tariffs that prompted GM to lower its 2025 profit forecast.

Tariffs vs. Track: Why F1 Remains on Schedule

Tariff Impact: GM estimates roughly $5 billion in additional costs stemming from President Trump’s automotive duties, yet Reuss stressed this won’t derail Cadillac’s F1 preparations.

Project Scale: Cadillac has already assembled 350 specialists, targeting a 1,000-strong workforce by next season to manage car development, logistics and race operations.

Power Unit Roadmap: Initial seasons will rely on Ferrari engines, with Cadillac’s own F1 power units slated for 2029—underscoring a long-term commitment.

Strategic Financial Context
While GM trimmed its full-year profit outlook, the company’s defensive balance sheet and credit profile remain intact. Investors can assess GM’s issuer ratings and debt metrics via the Company Rating & Information API, which tracks S&P and Moody’s scores alongside leverage ratios.

Leadership and Driver Selection

Mark Reuss: Confirmed the board’s backing of the F1 project even amid cost pressures.

Dan Towriss (Team CEO): Emphasizes a methodical approach to driver hires—debunking reports of a pre-signed Sergio Perez—and highlights the need for a “perfect fit” on technical, cultural and commercial fronts.

Key Dates & Milestones

Cadillac zF1 Unveiling: Likely timed around mid-year manufacturer events.

2025 F1 Calendar Debut: Entry at the season opener, with pre-season testing in February.

GM Q2 Earnings (F3Q25): Scheduled early August—track the exact date via the Earnings Calendar API for commentary on tariff impacts and F1 budget disclosure.

What Investors Should Watch

Project Spend vs. Buybacks: Any shift in capital return policies may signal reallocation of resources toward F1.

Tariff Developments: Easing or escalation of duties will directly affect GM’s auto margins and potentially the F1 budget.

Regulatory Approvals: FIA homologation timelines and any technical directive changes could influence Cadillac’s competitive readiness.

By following these financial and operational milestones—backed by real-time API feeds—investors can gauge how Cadillac’s bold foray into Formula One unfolds alongside GM’s broader margin and growth trajectory.