Andretti’s bid to become the 11th team in the Formula 1 World Championship received a big boost on Tuesday with the announcement that General Motors (GM) has been registered with the International Automobile Federation (FIA) as an engine supplier from 2028 season.
F1 approved Andretti Global’s offer last month and cleared the first major hurdle. The second was also surpassed when GM formally announced the company’s intention to enter F1 with its Cadillac brand and partner Andretti.
“With our deep engineering and racing experience, we are confident we will build a successful championship power unit and position Andretti Cadillac as a true works team,” said GM President Mark Reuss. “We will compete with the best, at the highest level, with passion and integrity that will help elevate the sport for racing fans around the world,” added Reuss.
The last and perhaps biggest hurdle could be convincing the other 10 teams on the grid to approve the addition of the Andretti team.
Andretti Autosport has won the IndyCar and Formula E championships, but there is debate over the organization’s ability to handle the financial and competitive demands of F1.
After receiving the green light from the FIA, F1 is reviewing Andretti’s candidacy.
Honda, Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault currently supply F1 power units, with Audi and Ford scheduled to join in 2026. This is when new engine regulations come into force, and the next generation of F1 power units will need to have half of the horsepower generated using electricity.
Andretti, 60, is the son of Mario Andretti, who won the F1 championship title in 1978. Michael Andretti is vying to field a two-car team on the F1 grid and, if the bid is approved before 2028, The team would require an agreement for another manufacturer’s engine to supply its vehicles.
There is currently no American team in F1, although Logan Sargeant drives for Williams. Andretti said he plans to sign at least one American driver if he makes it to F1.
Kyle Kirkwood, who drives for Andretti Autosport in the IndyCar Series, told Autosport that he expects to be considered a candidate for a wheel for the American team if his entry into F1 is confirmed.
Source: La Verdad
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