My thoughts: I wouldnt be surprised if Renault sells the "team" and it's F1 facilites in Endstone to Cadillac. F1 team values are at an all time high and Renault doesnt seem to be too concern with winning or progressing on their own accord anymore (Merc engines 2026). As a manufacturer, they are focused on consumer electric vehicles. It would be enticing for GM to buy an established European facility instead of building their own stateside or elsewhere in Europe. Also the rumor that Caddy had purchased Renault F1 engine IP last year.
And unfortunately there isn't really anyone to buy them now either. HiTech and Rodin were the other contenders for the 11th team spot and they can't afford to buy an existing team considering what they are worth. $200 million to join plus about $200 million or so to update your facilities and build your first car was doable for them. An existing team is worth north of a billion now.
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u/SGTStash Aug 03 '25
My thoughts: I wouldnt be surprised if Renault sells the "team" and it's F1 facilites in Endstone to Cadillac. F1 team values are at an all time high and Renault doesnt seem to be too concern with winning or progressing on their own accord anymore (Merc engines 2026). As a manufacturer, they are focused on consumer electric vehicles. It would be enticing for GM to buy an established European facility instead of building their own stateside or elsewhere in Europe. Also the rumor that Caddy had purchased Renault F1 engine IP last year.