Michael Andretti: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Legendary racer Mario Andretti has spoken up about the recent decision made by his son, Michael Andretti, to step back from their joint effort to bring an American team into Formula 1.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 26

Michael Andretti Responds To Andretti Snub From Formula 1 As Cadillac Team Confirmed

The Formula 1 grid saw a seismic shift as General Motors, through its Cadillac brand, secured a provisional position to join the Formula 1 grid in 2026.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 25

F1 Confirms Provisional Approval For Cadillac To Join Grid In 2026

Formula 1 has confirmed that it has reached an "agreement in principle" with General Motors for Cadillac to join the grid as an eleventh team in 2026.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 25

F1 News: Andretti Hires Key Executive From Alpine Amid Entry Rumors

Amid speculation about joining the F1 grid in 2026 with stronger backing from General Motors, Andretti Cadillac has taken a significant step forward by appointing Rob White, former operations director at Renault's Alpine F1 unit, as its new chief operating officer.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 15

F1 News: Andretti Teases 'News' To Come As F1 Popularity Soars in the U.S.

Mario Andretti has hinted at significant "news and changes" in the coming days, following his son Michael Andretti’s recent shift to an advisory role at Andretti Global.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 10

F1 Rumor: Andretti Cadillac's Formula 1 Bid Receives Huge Boost From Toyota

Rather surprisingly, Andretti Cadillac is reportedly receiving assistance from Toyota in its bid to make it to the Formula 1 grid by 2026, when the premier class of motorsport enters a new era of regulations.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 8

Has F1 managed to put an end to 11th team debacle?

Formula 1 has ten teams. The pinnacle of motorsport has continued with ten teams on the grid since the 2017 season after Manor Racing went bankrupt. However, in the past few months, there was a push for another team by the FIA, something which F1 did not want.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 7

Mario Andretti Continues Fight For Andretti Cadillac F1 Bid

Motorsport icon Mario Andretti continues with his efforts, along with Andretti Global's, to secure a spot for the Andretti Cadillac team on the F1 grid.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 27

Michael Andretti Expected to Step Down as Andretti Global CEO After F1 Refusal

Michael Andretti is reportedly set to relinquish his ownership stake of Andretti Global, transitioning to a more strategic role within the organization, according to a report from Planet F1.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / August 9

F1 Under Intense Investigation From US Government

The United States Department of Justice is going after the parent company of F1, Liberty Media following the rejection of Andretti Global to enter as an 11th team on the Formula One grid.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 22

Andretti-Cadillac succeeds in major coup after signing ex-F1 CTO Pat Symonds amidst tensions with FOM

Formula 1 rejected Andretti-Cadillac‘s bid to join the grid by 2026. However, the American giant has continued its efforts to potentially overturn the sport’s decision.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 8

Is pressure from US Congress going to change F1’s decision on Andretti-Cadillac?

Formula 1 rejected Andretti-Cadillac‘s bid to join the grid despite getting approval from the FIA. The American project could not convince Formula One Management about adding sufficient value to the sport.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 2

US Congress labels Andretti-Cadillac bid rejection as ‘anti-competitive action’ by F1

Michael Andretti‘s dream F1 bid was rejected by Formula One Management (FOM) for the 2026 season. The American icon had the backing of US carmaker General Motors with the Cadillac brand.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 14, 2024

F1 teams reportedly want 10-team limit in new Concorde Agreement to block Andretti-Cadillac entry

The FIA has allowed 12 F1 squads to participate in the sport after resolving commercial terms, despite a $200 million anti-dilution fee. The governing body launched a tender process to secure more entries, with Andretti being the only potential prospect. However, Andretti lost the attempt to join F1 at the end of January.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 10, 2024

Andretti opens new factory at Silverstone for ‘F1 entry preparation’ despite being rejected by FOM

Cadillac and Andretti Global’s bid was rejected before the commencement of the 2024 season by FOM. However, Michael Andretti is firm on his dream to enter into F1 and has made several developments to achieve this.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 8, 2024

Andretti invests heavily in state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility amidst hopes of future entry into F1

The Andretti group has been fighting tooth and nail to somehow make it onto the gird of the pinnacle of motor racing in the upcoming years. The group was very much in the mix regarding a potential 2025 entry but F1, recently shot down their proposal, as they thought it was not beneficial for the sport.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 25, 2024

Red Bull’s Christian Horner remains open to Andretti’s F1 entry despite massive pushback back from the teams

Formula One recently rejected the iconic racing team Andretti Autosports’ bid to join Formula One for the 2024 season. The application was rejected because F1 doesn’t expect the team to be competitive and doesn’t see them adding value to the F1.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 17, 2024

Andretti’s biggest backers insist the team can ‘field a competitive entry’ despite FOM rejecting their proposal

American motorsports tycoon Michael Andretti has been eyeing an entry into the elite class of racing–Formula 1–for quite sometime now. Michael and his

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 10, 2024

Renault talks with Andretti-Cadillac stall after F1 rejects bid for 2026

Andretti-Cadillac‘s bid for 2026 has been rejected by Formula 1. The all-American entry will not be entering the sport for now. Formula One Management (FOM) cited that Michael Andretti‘s team would not have added sufficient value to the sport to justify its entry for now.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / January 31, 2024

Formula 1 rejects Andretti-Cadillac bid for 2026

Andretti-Cadillac proposed to join Formula 1 by the 2026 season. However, following major backlash from the team principals and drivers, the American outfit’s bid was pending approval from F1.