General Motors Y Andretti Global they want to enter the Formula 1and this was demonstrated in the announcement made in recent days, which comes hand in hand with the growth achieved by the highest category of motorsport in USA. It is worth remembering there is already three confirmed dates in the North American country for this year (Austin, Miami and Las Vegas).
GM’s plan is to enter hand in hand with Cadillac, and have the support of Andretti, who is the umbrella that supports all Andretti structures and alliances in motor sport. The last time Andretti and GM worked together was for the IndyCar in 2012achieving in two seasons nine victories, but mainly the drivers’, teams’ and manufacturers’ titles (all in 2012).
On the Cadillac side, from the 2017 has been competing in the main divisions of the IMSAachieving numerous victories, podiums and championships with the Cadillac DPi-VR. This new project will not prevent its continuity in the American specialty, since it will continue with the brand new V LMDh hybridcar with which he will also participate in the World Endurance Championship (WEC).
If after the FIA opens the F1 application process, everything goes well and its incorporation is approved, Andretti Cadillac would enter the championship during the 2026year in which Technical standards will be updated. At this point, some media pointed out that the team will use engines of a existing providerand quite possibly Slingconsidering that the Japanese brand is already allied with General Motors in various projects.
Andretti Cadillac would become the second team american from the F1 grid, along with Haas. But be careful, because the plans of this new society are much more “patriotic”, to such an extent that they hope to have a american pilot.
what was said
michael andrettiChairman and CEO of Andretti Global, commented: “I strongly believe that we are ready to form a new Formula 1 teamadd value to the category and our sponsors, as well as enthusiasm for the fans.” In addition, he acknowledged that he was “proud to have GM and Cadillac by our side as we pursue this goal.”.
To Mark Reuss, Chairman of General Motors, “It is an honor to team up with Andretti Global. We have a long and rich history in motorsports and engineering innovation, so we are delighted to partner with Andretti Global to form a North American F1 team, which will help further drive the worldwide interest in the category and in the sport”.
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