Formula 1 expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026
4 months, 1 week ago

Formula 1 expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 is expected to approve grid expansion for an 11th team originally started by Michael Andretti as early as next week, The Associated Press has learned. Michael Andretti ran 13 F1 races in an abbreviated 1993 season and many believe F1’s snub of his application was over lingering resentment toward the former driver. The FIA said at the time that Michael Andretti’s application was the only one of seven applicants to meet all required criteria to expand F1’s current grid. In fact, F1’s initial denial of the Andretti application read extremely personal in that F1 informed the Andretti family it did not believe it could field a competitive team; the Andretti name does not bring the value to the series that Michael Andretti believes it would; and that getting on the grid in the next two years would be a challenge Andretti has never before faced.

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F1: Ferrari to supply Cadillac team with engines in 2026
3 months, 3 weeks ago

F1: Ferrari to supply Cadillac team with engines in 2026

The Hindu  

Ferrari will supply engines and gearboxes to a new Cadillac Formula One team in a multi-year agreement from 2026, subject to final approval of the entry, the Italian manufacturer said on Tuesday. A supply will become available due to Sauber becoming the Audi factory team in what will be the start of a new engine era for the sport. Ferrari …

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors Cadillac brand for 2026 season
4 months ago

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors Cadillac brand for 2026 season

Deccan Chronicle  

Las Vegas: Formula 1 at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. It's an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world's premier racing series, and we're committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the …

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team
4 months ago

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team

NPR  

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team toggle caption Matt York/AP LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. "The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of …

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
4 months ago

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

The Independent  

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Formula 1 Expands To Include New American Team For 2026 Season
4 months ago

Formula 1 Expands To Include New American Team For 2026 Season

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. “This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.” The approval ends years of wrangling that …

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors’ Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
4 months ago

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors’ Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. “This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.” The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. …

Formula 1 expands grid as General Motors to become the 11th team in 2026
4 months, 1 week ago

Formula 1 expands grid as General Motors to become the 11th team in 2026

New York Times  

Formula One announced Monday that “an agreement in principle” has been reached “with General Motors to support bringing GM/Cadillac” to the grid as the sport’s 11th team in 2026. “We’re excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1,” Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Global’s motorsport business, said. When it rejected Andretti’s bid, F1 said …

F1: Max Verstappen wins formula one drives championship for fourth consecutive season
4 months, 1 week ago

F1: Max Verstappen wins formula one drives championship for fourth consecutive season

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship on Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. “To stand here as a four-time world champion is something I never thought would be possible,” Verstappen told actor Terry Crews, who moderated the podium news conference held in front of the Bellagio’s famed fountains. Verstappen asked at …

Formula 1 Set to Expand Grid to 11 Teams with Cadillac's Entry in 2026
4 months, 1 week ago

Formula 1 Set to Expand Grid to 11 Teams with Cadillac's Entry in 2026

Deccan Chronicle  

Formula 1 is set to expand its grid to 11 teams starting as soon as next week, with Cadillac poised to make its entry into the sport in 2026. While the entry is not yet final, the team has reached the final stage of approval, and its inclusion could strengthen F1’s presence in the U.S., a key market the sport …

Formula One expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026
4 months, 1 week ago

Formula One expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026

LA Times  

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, drives the course during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday. Formula One is expected to approve grid expansion for an 11th team originally started by Michael Andretti as early as next week, the Associated Press has learned. Michael Andretti ran 13 F1 races in an abbreviated 1993 season and many believe …

General Motors nearing approval for F1 grid spot in 2026
4 months, 1 week ago

General Motors nearing approval for F1 grid spot in 2026

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — General Motors is edging toward securing a place on the Formula One grid with its own team as early as 2026, when the field could expand to 11 teams. First reported by the Associated Press on Thursday, multiple sources have confirmed to The Athletic that the bid initially put forward by Andretti Global, which F1 rejected at …

Inside F1 Las Vegas’ plans for a successful sequel — and no drain cover drama
4 months, 1 week ago

Inside F1 Las Vegas’ plans for a successful sequel — and no drain cover drama

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — The start of Formula One’s Las Vegas residency last November was a major moment in the 73-year history of the sport. “We knew it would be big, but the attention … frankly, F1 did a fantastic job of building up that race,” said Steve Hill, the CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “I’m sure …

F1 Las Vegas GP adds Ferrari Challenge support race to schedule for 2024
6 months, 4 weeks ago

F1 Las Vegas GP adds Ferrari Challenge support race to schedule for 2024

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Grand Prix has added Ferrari Challenge to its race weekend schedule ahead of the second running of the Formula One race from Nov. 21-23. GO DEEPER After Year 1 disruption, Las Vegas F1 officials predict a smoother 2024 race For 2024, Las Vegas will put its first support race onto its F1 schedule with the Ferrari Challenge …

Andretti Global makes key engineering hire in bid to earn a spot in Formula 1
10 months, 1 week ago

Andretti Global makes key engineering hire in bid to earn a spot in Formula 1

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Mere hours after Formula 1’s chief technical officer said he was leaving after seven years in the role, Andretti Cadillac said it had hired him as its executive engineering consultant. Pat Symonds is not eligible to begin working for Andretti until his non-compete clause period — called “gardening leave” in the United Kingdom — is completed with Formula …

U.S. House judiciary chairman probes F1’s Andretti rejection
10 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. House judiciary chairman probes F1’s Andretti rejection

The Hindu  

The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has launched an investigation into Formula One’s rejection of Andretti Cadillac’s bid to become the sport’s 11th team, NBC News reported on Tuesday. Jordan’s letter said, “excuses put forward for denying Andretti Cadillac’s entry appear to be pretextual, arbitrary and unrelated to Andretti Cadillac’s suitability to compete in Formula One.” …

House Judiciary Committee moves to investigate F1’s Andretti rejection
10 months, 3 weeks ago

House Judiciary Committee moves to investigate F1’s Andretti rejection

New York Times  

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. “Delaying Andretti Cadillac’s entry into Formula One for even one year will harm American consumers to benefit failing Formula One teams,” Jordan wrote. “Delaying Andretti Cadillac’s entry into Formula One for even one year will harm American consumers to benefit failing Formula One team,” Rep. Jim Jordan wrote in a …

How Andretti’s F1 plans are pushing ahead – even after being rejected
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How Andretti’s F1 plans are pushing ahead – even after being rejected

New York Times  

SILVERSTONE, UK — When Mario Andretti talks, you listen. “There’s nothing like winning in somebody else’s sandbox, where they have their own rules.” It was a fitting anecdote and sentiment on a day that was the latest major milestone for Andretti Global in its push to reach F1 – a sandbox it remains focused on joining even in light of …

Column: Formula One has gone all-in on America with Las Vegas race. It is no sure bet
1 year, 4 months ago

Column: Formula One has gone all-in on America with Las Vegas race. It is no sure bet

Associated Press  

Eddie Cheever had a prime seat the last time Formula One rolled the dice in Las Vegas. “That’s what I remember most.” Those races look downright quaint compared to Formula One’s return to Sin City this weekend for a glittering, high-rolling spectacle along the Strip. “I’m nostalgic for the way it was,” the 65-year-old Cheever said, remembering his decade-long career …

F1 roars into Las Vegas with parties, concerts, celebrities and, eventually, an actual race
1 year, 4 months ago

F1 roars into Las Vegas with parties, concerts, celebrities and, eventually, an actual race

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Racing in Texas and then Mexico City and then Brazil, followed by a quick trip back to the United Kingdom before finally arriving in Las Vegas, Formula One driver Alex Albon could not stop thinking about his golf game. Albon was among the four drivers who competed in “The Netflix Cup,” a made-for-TV golf match that paired …

Column: F1 learns it overestimated fan demand for Las Vegas, the most expensive race of the year
1 year, 4 months ago

Column: F1 learns it overestimated fan demand for Las Vegas, the most expensive race of the year

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — There is no such thing as a flawless first-year event, so go ahead and accept that there will be bumps and bruises in Formula One’s $500 million Las Vegas Grand Prix. With multimillion-dollar hospitality packages, exorbitant hotel rates and an initial average “get-in price” of about $2,000, this race was never about attracting new fans to the …

Las Vegas opens its doors to Formula 1 ahead of inaugural grand prix: ‘I would not be shocked if King Charles showed up’
1 year, 4 months ago

Las Vegas opens its doors to Formula 1 ahead of inaugural grand prix: ‘I would not be shocked if King Charles showed up’

The Independent  

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We came to Sin City ready to win big... but we were racing in the hotel car park! As F1 returns to Las Vegas after 41 years, JONATHAN McEVOY tells the farcical tale of its ill-fated first gamble
1 year, 4 months ago

We came to Sin City ready to win big... but we were racing in the hotel car park! As F1 returns to Las Vegas after 41 years, JONATHAN McEVOY tells the farcical tale of its ill-fated first gamble

Daily Mail  

They were held at Caesars Palace in the car park failed to make an impression The Entertainment Capital of the World hosted two races back in 1981 and 1982 It is countdown to Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, not only the first, but the swankiest, most garish, most Super Bowl-like extravagance Formula One has ever staged. Alan Jones celebrates his …

Lewis Hamilton welcomes new Formula One team but wants it to improve diversity
1 year, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton welcomes new Formula One team but wants it to improve diversity

The Hindu  

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said on Friday he’d welcome an 11th team joining the Formula One grid but argued for stricter criteria on improving diversity in the sport after Andretti Global passed the first hurdle of a complex process. F1: Sergio Perez focusing on finishing second in drivers’ championship, admits title hopes gone “I think from a driver’s …

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll is against new team Andretti joining F1 grid.
1 year, 5 months ago

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll is against new team Andretti joining F1 grid.

The Hindu  

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll on Thursday made clear he does not support the American-based Andretti Cadillac Racing team’s bid to enter Formula One. The Canadian billionaire said the sport had no need for an additional team to strengthen the grid despite their application having been approved by the FIA, motorsport’s governing body. So, I’m a strong believer that …

Aston Martin boss Lawrence Stroll urges Formula 1 to stick to 10 teams after Andretti bid
1 year, 5 months ago

Aston Martin boss Lawrence Stroll urges Formula 1 to stick to 10 teams after Andretti bid

The Independent  

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Andretti Global clears FIA expansion approval, might join F1 as an 11th team on the grid
1 year, 5 months ago

Andretti Global clears FIA expansion approval, might join F1 as an 11th team on the grid

The Hindu  

American Michael Andretti cleared a major hurdle in his bid to launch a Formula One team as the FIA said on Monday that he meets all required criteria to expand the world’s top motorsports series to 11 teams. “The FIA is obliged to approve applications that comply with the Expressions of Interests application requirements and we have adhered to that …

Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula One as an 11th team with FIA expansion approval
1 year, 5 months ago

Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula One as an 11th team with FIA expansion approval

Associated Press  

Michael Andretti cleared a major hurdle in his bid to launch an American team in Formula One after the FIA said Monday that Andretti Global meets all required criteria to expand the world’s top motorsports series to 11 teams. California businessman Gene Haas owns an F1 team, but Andretti contends his team will truly represent the United States since Haas …

FIA approves Andretti bid to become new Formula One team
1 year, 5 months ago

FIA approves Andretti bid to become new Formula One team

New York Times  

The FIA has approved Andretti Global’s proposal to join the Formula One grid as an 11th team in 2026, the F1 governing body announced Monday. Here’s what you need to know: American racing dynasty Andretti announced its plan to set up an F1 team in collaboration with Cadillac in January after the FIA called for expressions of interest. The Athletic’s …

Formula One confident Las Vegas Grand Prix will “make a lot of money”
1 year, 11 months ago

Formula One confident Las Vegas Grand Prix will “make a lot of money”

New York Times  

Greg Maffei, the CEO of Liberty Media, is confident Formula One will “make a lot of money” in the long term from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. In February, the Clark County Commission approved a plan to shut the Strip for the next 10 years, aiming for a “lifetime in partnership.” Speaking in a meeting with investors on Thursday, Maffei …

2023 is the year America takes over Formula One
2 years, 1 month ago

2023 is the year America takes over Formula One

New York Times  

For decades, the United States was the market that Formula One, try as it might, simply could not break into. “We saw that opportunity to really open up F1 to the world, to a younger demographic, to a more American audience,” said Renee Wilm, Liberty Media’s chief legal officer and CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. GO DEEPER Luke …

‘Greedy’ F1 owners putting themselves ahead of sport, says Andretti
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Greedy’ F1 owners putting themselves ahead of sport, says Andretti

The Hindu  

Michael Andretti labelled Formula One team owners “greedy” on Tuesday and said them putting their self-interest ahead of the sport was the reason for the tepid reaction to his bid to bring an all-American team to the series. Formula One owners have expressed indifference to the announcement last week that Andretti Global and General Motors brand Cadillac were joining forces …

FIA boss Sulayem surprised by ‘adverse reaction’ to Andretti F1 plan
2 years, 2 months ago

FIA boss Sulayem surprised by ‘adverse reaction’ to Andretti F1 plan

The Hindu  

The head of Formula One’s governing body on Sunday strongly supported a proposed new Andretti Cadillac all-American team and said he was surprised by “adverse reaction” to the plan. Formula One issued a lukewarm reaction on Thursday to the announcement that Michael Andretti’s Andretti Global and General Motors brand Cadillac were joining forces in a bid to become the sport’s …

F1 | Andretti partners with General Motors for Cadillac bid
2 years, 2 months ago

F1 | Andretti partners with General Motors for Cadillac bid

The Hindu  

General Motors will attempt to enter Formula One by partnering with Andretti Global under its Cadillac banner as it supports Michael Andretti's bid to launch a two-car American team. Andretti has continued to move forward with his desire — he's got financial backing to buy into F1, a deep-pocketed sponsor in Gainbridge, a new shop being built in Indiana, and …

Andretti Global Teams with Cadillac in F1 Bid
2 years, 2 months ago

Andretti Global Teams with Cadillac in F1 Bid

News 18  

America’s Andretti Global is revving up its bid to join Formula One, announcing a partnership on Thursday with General Motors to provide Cadillac engines for the proposed team. “We are continuing to grow Andretti Global and its family of racing teams and always have our eyes on what’s next,” team chief Michael Andretti said in a statement. 💪Andretti Autosport is …

General Motors, Cadillac joining Andretti Global’s effort to create F1 team: Does the bid have a shot?
2 years, 2 months ago

General Motors, Cadillac joining Andretti Global’s effort to create F1 team: Does the bid have a shot?

New York Times  

General Motors’ Cadillac brand will join Andretti Global ’s effort to become the 11th team on the Formula One grid, the companies announced Thursday. Here’s what you need to know: As part of an “all-American” effort to create a new F1 team, the American-owned Andretti team now has the backing of GM — a major plus for the bid. That …

‘We’re on it’: Mario Andretti determined to secure F1 team by 2024
2 years, 10 months ago

‘We’re on it’: Mario Andretti determined to secure F1 team by 2024

The Independent  

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Viva Las Vegas: F1 adds Strip as it expands to 3 US stops
3 years ago

Viva Las Vegas: F1 adds Strip as it expands to 3 US stops

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — It’s been 40 years since Formula One last ventured into Sin City for back-to-back Las Vegas races staged in the parking lot of the Caesars Palace hotel. The U.S. will be the only country on the 2023 calendar to host three F1 races in one season following Wednesday’s announcement of a Saturday night race down the famed …

Formula One buzz around potential Andretti team hangs over IndyCar season opener
3 years, 1 month ago

Formula One buzz around potential Andretti team hangs over IndyCar season opener

The Independent  

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Andretti awaiting decision from FIA on expansion application
3 years, 1 month ago

Andretti awaiting decision from FIA on expansion application

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Michael Andretti said Friday that his father revealed his Formula One aspirations last week to show the FIA there is strong public support for an expansion team — and he would need a decision from motorsports’ governing body in the next month to be properly prepared for a 2024 debut. Amid preparations for IndyCar’s opener Sunday …

Andretti files paperwork to start Formula One team in 2024
3 years, 1 month ago

Andretti files paperwork to start Formula One team in 2024

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Michael Andretti has filed an application to field a Formula One team starting in 2024. Michael Andretti currently owns teams competing in IndyCar, IMSA, Formula E and Extreme E. The IndyCar season opens next weekend. Michael Andretti tried last year to purchase the existing Alfa Romeo team and bring American driver Colton Herta to F1. But …

Andretti entering F1 would be a logical move, says Stroll
3 years, 5 months ago

Andretti entering F1 would be a logical move, says Stroll

The Hindu  

U.S.-based Andretti Autosport would be a great addition to Formula One if reported takeover talks with Sauber come to fruition, according to Aston Martin's billionaire Canadian owner Lawrence Stroll. The Silverstone-based Formula One team he bought in 2018 now competes as Aston Martin, and Stroll has big plans for the future. Stroll said Formula One's introduction of a budget cap …

Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix added to 2022 calendar on a 10-year deal
3 years, 11 months ago

Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix added to 2022 calendar on a 10-year deal

Firstpost  

The Miami Grand Prix will join the Formula One calendar from the 2022 season, organisers said on Sunday, in a 10-year deal that adds a second American race to the championship after the United States GP in Austin. “We are thrilled to announce that Formula 1 will be racing in Miami beginning in 2022,” said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. “The …

Formula 1 2020: From development freeze to working under new protocols, challenges for teams, drivers in upcoming season
4 years, 9 months ago

Formula 1 2020: From development freeze to working under new protocols, challenges for teams, drivers in upcoming season

Firstpost  

2020 Formula 1 season is set to resume on 5 July, we discuss the key technical and strategic insights that will influence form factor over the season as well as the first round in Austria. Simulation Formula 1 teams are big on simulation data and the most common term over the recent years has been ‘simulator to track correlation’. In …

Formula One shelves plans to launch Miami Grand Prix in 2019
6 years, 8 months ago

Formula One shelves plans to launch Miami Grand Prix in 2019

CNN  

Story highlights F1 scraps plans to launch the race in Miami next year The race been put on hold for at least 12 months CNN — Formula One has hit the brakes on a proposed 2019 race in Miami, shelving plans until at least 2020. After Miami city authorities delayed a crucial vote – initially set for July 26 – …

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