Porsche held lengthy discussions with Red Bull Racing but these broke down due to Red Bull’s reluctance to relinquish significant control of the team.

Andretti Joins Forces with GM for Formula 1 Effortįormula 1 was keen to entice OEMs when finalizing the framework for the 2026 engine regulations and attracted Audi, which will become Sauber’s strategic partner and power unit provider.In the wake of Andretti’s announcement, F1 issued a statement noting that adding a new team to the grid was not solely at the direction of the FIA, but also r equired approval from F1 and the existing teams.į1 also said there were talks ongoing with other parties that were “not as visible” about a possible new team entry. “Interest from teams in growth markets adds diversity and broadens F1’s appeal.”

We should be encouraging prospective F1 entries from global manufacturers like GM and thoroughbred racers like Andretti and others. “The FIA has accepted the entries of smaller, successful organisations in recent years. “It is surprising that there has been some adverse reaction to the Cadillac and Andretti news,” Ben Sulayem wrote. On Sunday, FIA president Ben Sulayem posted a message on Twitter expressing his surprise at the reaction to Andretti and Cadillac’s announcement, albeit without specifying who it was aimed at.

The plan would see Andretti race in partnership with GM brand Cadillac, bringing a new manufacturer name to F1 in the process should it be granted an entry pending the FIA formally appealing for expressions of interest.

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