By Joe Murphy
Andretti have agreed a partnership with General Motors that will see the duo submit a bid to enter Formula 1. If successful, it has been confirmed that the iconic Cadillac name would make its way onto the F1 grid.
As previously reported on Wheel2Wheel Reports, the aforementioned Michael Andretti has been pushing the FIA, to expand the current grid and go back so a 22 or 24 car field. After being unsuccessful a couple of years ago in his attempts to takeover the Sauber team, no Alfa Romeo, he could have a second opportunity now. and has pushed forward with his plans despite a failed
Now, in the wake of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem opening the door for new teams to join the grid, a collaboration between one of America’s most successful racing teams and its biggest car company has been announced.
So could we see “Andretti Cadillac Racing” lining up alongside the likes of Alpha Tauri and Red Bull? It is looking promising. Any change to the grid would not be enforced for the next 4 years, so taking their place on the grid in 2027 would be their best hope. This would of course be subject to approval from both the FIA and Formula 1.
Audi have already showed interest in taking some sort of role in this new team. Whether that is engine manufacturing or design, remains to be seen.
F1 have remained coy on the news but have confirmed they are aware of the offer being submitted. They released a statement earlier today:
“We all want to ensure the championship remains credible and stable and any new entrant request will be assessed on criteria to meet those objectives by the relevant stakeholders.”
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