Michael Andretti’s Formula 1 dream comes to bittersweet fruition without his involvement
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Andretti’s Formula 1 dream comes to bittersweet fruition without his involvement

The Hindu  

Only the coldest of hearts won’t empathise with Michael Andretti, who has been sidelined from his namesake motorsports organisation and won’t have any role with the the Formula One program he spent the last four years desperately trying to launch. F1’s decision to expand its grid for Cadillac F1 came amidst a federal antitrust investigation into why Liberty Media refused to admit Andretti Global as an 11th team — and after Andretti partners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter took controlling interest of the effort. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of F1’s governing body, had championed the GM bid from the start and Andretti’s application was the only one of seven to receive approval from the FIA. In an interview with The Associated Press, he called F1’s decision to finally allow the GM team a spot in the sport “a win for all of motorsports” but also sympathised with Michael Andretti. There is no indication who the drivers will be for the F1 team, although Valtteri Bottas indicated last weekend he’d like to be considered and the original Andretti effort targeted current IndyCar driver Colton Herta, who is sponsored by Towriss’ company, Gainbridge.

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As Formula One questions swirl, Colton Herta wants to keep his focus on winning first IndyCar crown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

As Formula One questions swirl, Colton Herta wants to keep his focus on winning first IndyCar crown

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Colton Herta feels like he begins and ends every IndyCar season the same way — answering questions about his interest in Formula 1. While the popular 24-year-old Californian may still dream of competing on racing’s top international stage, he spent the first of two IndyCar media days Tuesday explaining that he’s focusing solely on a successful 2025 season, …

F1: Ferrari to supply Cadillac team with engines in 2026
3 months, 2 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 …

Cadillac reach ‘multi-year’ agreement with Ferrari in major boost to 2026 entry
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cadillac reach ‘multi-year’ agreement with Ferrari in major boost to 2026 entry

The Independent  

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Michael Andretti’s Formula 1 dream comes to bittersweet fruition without his involvement
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Andretti’s Formula 1 dream comes to bittersweet fruition without his involvement

Associated Press  

Only the coldest of hearts won’t empathize with Michael Andretti, who has been sidelined from his namesake motorsports organization and won’t have any role with the the Formula 1 program he spent the last four years desperately trying to launch. F1’s decision to expand its grid for Cadillac F1 came amidst a federal antitrust investigation into why Liberty Media refused …

Martin Brundle gives honest reaction to Cadillac joining F1 grid in 2026
4 months ago

Martin Brundle gives honest reaction to Cadillac joining F1 grid in 2026

The Independent  

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General Motors strikes deal to bring Cadillac to F1 in 2026
4 months ago

General Motors strikes deal to bring Cadillac to F1 in 2026

China Daily  

General Motors plans to enter Formula One with its Cadillac brand in 2026 after announcing an agreement in principle with the Liberty Media-owned sport on Monday. "My first love was Formula One, and, now, 70 years later, the F1 paddock is still my happy place," said Andretti in a Cadillac statement. "With Formula One's continued growth plans in the US, …

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 …

There’s an ongoing battle happening at the highest level of motor sports
8 months, 2 weeks ago

There’s an ongoing battle happening at the highest level of motor sports

NPR  

There’s an ongoing battle happening at the highest level of motor sports Former race car driver and legendary team owner Michael Andretti wants to join the prestigious Formula 1 series. QUINN KLINEFELTER, BYLINE: Mario Andretti has been a winner in almost every type of racing, including Formula One, something he talked about at a news conference a few months ago …

'The Most Natural Solution is...': Christian Horner 'Surprised' Thwarted F1 Bid by Andretti has Become Political
10 months ago

'The Most Natural Solution is...': Christian Horner 'Surprised' Thwarted F1 Bid by Andretti has Become Political

News 18  

Red Bull boss Christian Horner expressed his surprise that Formula 1’s decision to block Andretti Cadillac’s attempt to join the series has reached the U.S. Congress. This week, six U.S. senators asked the Department of Justice to examine whether F1’s decision to stop Andretti Cadillac becoming F1’s 11th team violated any antitrust laws. “I was surprised to see that Andretti …

Red Bull’s Horner ‘surprised’ that thwarted F1 bid by Andretti has become political
10 months ago

Red Bull’s Horner ‘surprised’ that thwarted F1 bid by Andretti has become political

Associated Press  

MONACO — Red Bull boss Christian Horner expressed his surprise that Formula 1’s decision to block Andretti Cadillac’s attempt to join the series has reached the U.S. Congress. This week, six U.S. senators asked the Department of Justice to examine whether F1’s decision to stop Andretti Cadillac becoming F1’s 11th team violated any antitrust laws. “I was surprised to see …

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 …

F1 management and FIA reach peace agreement to stop infighting and align on behalf of global series
10 months, 2 weeks ago

F1 management and FIA reach peace agreement to stop infighting and align on behalf of global series

Associated Press  

The contempt between Formula 1 and its governing body has softened, with both sides announcing Wednesday they’ve agreed “to commit to a strategic plan for the future of F1.” FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem told The Associated Press at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month that his relationship with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali “has never been better” and the …

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 …

Mario Andretti offended by F1 rejection. ‘If they want blood, well, I’m ready,’ says 1978 champ
11 months, 1 week ago

Mario Andretti offended by F1 rejection. ‘If they want blood, well, I’m ready,’ says 1978 champ

Associated Press  

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Mario Andretti said Friday he was deeply offended by the language Formula One Management used in denying his family and General Motors the opportunity to join the global motorsports series. I don’t think we deserved that, to be honest with you,” Mario Andretti said Friday at the Long Beach Grand Prix. After the facility opening, the …

How Andretti’s F1 plans are pushing ahead – even after being rejected
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Andretti’s F1 team would ‘100 percent’ be ready to join for 2026
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Andretti’s F1 team would ‘100 percent’ be ready to join for 2026

New York Times  

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. Andretti responded by saying it “strongly disagreed” with F1’s assessment of its entry, which had already been approved by the FIA, and that it would continue its work to join the grid “at pace”. pic.twitter.com/se8VM0ZGY6 — Andretti Global April 10, 2024 Michael Andretti said in his address that entering F1 …

Andretti has crash-tested an F1 car even after series rejection, still interested in NASCAR
1 year ago

Andretti has crash-tested an F1 car even after series rejection, still interested in NASCAR

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Michael Andretti shied away from discussing his rejection by Formula 1 on Friday in his first interview since the European series denied his application to join the grid as a true American team. The series in January finally announced after a six-month review of his application that Andretti and General Motors under their Cadillac bid would …

General Motors insists Andretti Cadillac effort in F1 can be competitive
1 year, 1 month ago

General Motors insists Andretti Cadillac effort in F1 can be competitive

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — General Motors reiterated Friday that work with Michael Andretti on a Formula 1 entry is “continuing to develop our car at pace” and that it completely disputes F1’s assertion that an Andretti Cadillac effort would not be competitive. In denying Andretti’s application last month, F1 said, among other things that it did not believe Andretti would …

Formula One’s invitation for in-person meeting with Andretti Cadillac went to a spam email folder
1 year, 1 month ago

Formula One’s invitation for in-person meeting with Andretti Cadillac went to a spam email folder

Associated Press  

Formula One’s invitation to Andretti Cadillac for an in-person meeting about its application to join the motorsports series was sent via email and landed in a spam folder, which is why Michael Andretti and General Motors representatives never answered the request. The junk email revelation came Friday as Andretti Global sought to clarify two points in the sharply critical document …

Formula One rejects Michael Andretti’s bid to join series, will reconsider when GM has engine built
1 year, 1 month ago

Formula One rejects Michael Andretti’s bid to join series, will reconsider when GM has engine built

Associated Press  

After a six-month review, Formula One announced Wednesday that it had rejected a bid by Andretti Global and General Motors to expand the grid for the 2025 season and said it believed the team would have been incapable of being competitive in the international racing series. “I won’t say anything else because I can’t find any other words besides devastated.” …

Smith: F1’s Andretti rejection leaves a sour taste, but the story’s not over
1 year, 1 month ago

Smith: F1’s Andretti rejection leaves a sour taste, but the story’s not over

New York Times  

I won’t say anything else because I can’t find any other words besides devastated.” The words of the great Mario Andretti summed up the thoughts of many Formula One fans on Wednesday afternoon after F1 announced it had rejected Andretti Global’s bid to join the grid in either 2025 or 2026. F1’s focus was on the commercial merits of the …

GM registers to supply the power unit for Andretti’s bid to join Formula One
1 year, 4 months ago

GM registers to supply the power unit for Andretti’s bid to join Formula One

New York Times  

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. General Motors has formally registered with the FIA to become a power unit manufacturer beginning with the 2028 Formula One season, the United States carmaker announced Tuesday, just days before the Las Vegas Grand Prix, F1’s third and final race this season within the U.S. “We are thrilled that our …

General Motors tells AP it is only interested in entering Formula One with Andretti Global
1 year, 4 months ago

General Motors tells AP it is only interested in entering Formula One with Andretti Global

Associated Press  

General Motors will not break its partnership with Andretti Global to enter Formula One and is not interested in considering other teams to gain entry to the global motorsports series, an executive with the U.S. auto giant told The Associated Press on Wednesday. “The collaboration between Andretti-Cadillac brings together two unique entities built for racing, both with long pedigrees of …

Column: F1 bosses say Andretti snub isn’t personal even though it feels like and looks like a grudge
1 year, 5 months ago

Column: F1 bosses say Andretti snub isn’t personal even though it feels like and looks like a grudge

Associated Press  

Andretti Global is so committed to joining Formula One that it spent millions of dollars building a car to test this week at a wind tunnel in Germany. Michael Andretti and top Andretti Global executives spent last weekend at the U.S. Grand Prix in Texas trying to drum up interest for their bid to join the F1 grid in 2025. …

Andretti still aiming for 2025 F1 debut despite resistance
1 year, 5 months ago

Andretti still aiming for 2025 F1 debut despite resistance

The Hindu  

Michael Andretti said on Friday he was still aiming to enter Formula One in 2025 despite continued opposition from rival teams and had a current specification car ready for testing. US Grand Prix: Leclerc on pole in Austin as Verstappen has lap deleted “We’re still shooting for ‘25,” said Andretti. “At the moment it’s ‘25, it could be ‘26 but …

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 …

Michael Andretti rebrands eponymous racing empire to Andretti Global
1 year, 6 months ago

Michael Andretti rebrands eponymous racing empire to Andretti Global

Associated Press  

MONTEREY, Calif. — Michael Andretti is rebranding his racing empire from Andretti Autosport to Andretti Global to apply the parent company name to his entire organization. Andretti Global currently operates in eight motorsports series across six continents and is pushing hard to enter both Formula One and NASCAR. This rebrand is a major milestone in our team’s journey, but we …

Formula One faces the price of success in new Concorde talks
1 year, 10 months ago

Formula One faces the price of success in new Concorde talks

The Hindu  

The Formula One teams are set to start talks with the sport's governing body and owners on a new collective agreement with wrangles over a number of thorny issues expected as the sport faces up to the price of success. "We haven't really started talking properly but that's going to happen soon," said Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, who hopes …

F1 faces the price of success in new Concorde talks
1 year, 10 months ago

F1 faces the price of success in new Concorde talks

The Hindu  

Formula One teams are set to start talks with the sport’s governing body and owners on a new collective agreement with wrangles over a number of thorny issues expected as the sport faces up to the price of success. “We haven’t really started talking properly but that’s going to happen soon,” said Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, who hopes the …

FIA president relinquishes control of F1 after growing teams backlash
2 years, 1 month ago

FIA president relinquishes control of F1 after growing teams backlash

The Telegraph  

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the embattled president of motorsport’s world governing body the FIA, has relinquished “day-to-day” control of Formula One. Ben Sulayem wrote separately to team principals and to the sport’s chief executive, Stefano Domenicali, outlining his intention to take a more hands-off role, with the FIA’s director of single-seater racing Nikolas Tombazis now their “day-to-day” point of contact. “Therefore, …

‘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 …

F1 drivers instructed not to use FIA platform for ‘personal agenda’ by president
2 years, 2 months ago

F1 drivers instructed not to use FIA platform for ‘personal agenda’ by president

The Independent  

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F1: FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem ‘surprised’ at ‘adverse reaction’ to Andretti’s proposed bid with Cadillac
2 years, 2 months ago

F1: FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem ‘surprised’ at ‘adverse reaction’ to Andretti’s proposed bid with Cadillac

The Independent  

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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 …

Even with Cadillac, Andretti still faces some big hurdles
2 years, 2 months ago

Even with Cadillac, Andretti still faces some big hurdles

The Hindu  

Michael Andretti appears to have ticked all the right boxes with his plan to enter Formula One with General Motors brand Cadillac and an all-American team, but it may still not be enough to secure admission. Even if the governing FIA sounded welcoming, the reaction from Formula One’s commercial rights holder to Thursday’s announcement was lukewarm and big hurdles remain …

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 …

Formula One: Andretti teams up with General Motors for Cadillac entry bid
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula One: Andretti teams up with General Motors for Cadillac entry bid

The Hindu  

Andretti Global and General Motors announced on Thursday plans to enter Formula 1 with a new all-American team using the Cadillac brand and employing at least one U.S. driver. “If selected, the team is seeking to compete as soon as practical with at least one American driver.” Andretti Autosport’s IndyCar driver Colton Herta would be a frontrunner for a seat. …

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 …

Andretti effort to join F1 the most vocal of many inquiries
2 years, 7 months ago

Andretti effort to join F1 the most vocal of many inquiries

Associated Press  

Formula One has multiple inquiries from potential team owners who have taken a more behind-the-scenes approach than Michael Andretti, who has been “quite vocal” in his desire to expand the current grid, F1’s CEO said Wednesday. But McLaren boss Zak Brown has argued adding the Andretti name would increase North American interest and signing U.S.-based sponsors based on Andretti’s participation …

‘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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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 …

Column: Andretti & Herta would be F1’s American dream team
3 years, 5 months ago

Column: Andretti & Herta would be F1’s American dream team

Associated Press  

A professional race car driver by day and drummer in a band by night, California surfer Colton Herta is as Gen Z as you ever will see. Andretti was frustrated at the lack of American representation in the series and rattled off some names of drivers in current F1 seats or in reserve roles that he rated below Herta. The …

F1 working with teams to find future American drivers
3 years, 10 months ago

F1 working with teams to find future American drivers

The Hindu  

Formula One was working with teams to identify U.S. drivers, who might make it to grand prix racing but none was likely to come through in the near term, chief executive Stefano Domenicali said on Friday. "We are working with teams to try to understand what is really the possibility for American drivers to come to the attention of Formula …

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