There is no shortage of news in this winter break between 2023 and 2024. Above all, the news of Lewis Hamilton has affected all fans of the top series of motorsport, perhaps overshadowing the evolution of the Andretti Cadillac – F1 affair.
Several months ago, the FIA accepted the entry of a new team into Formula 1. They recognised the competitiveness of the American team, which it would have guaranteed thanks to the technical means at their disposal.
However, two days ago, F1 issued a statement opposing the entry of Andretti Cadillac as early as 2025. However, they did not exclude a possible ‘postponement’ to 2028, when they will be affiliated with General Motors, regarding the power units.
The positions of the FIA and Liberty Media with affiliated Formula 1 teams diverge once again. The teams reject the possible entry of an eleventh team, as it would limit annual commercial revenues.
Taking note of this decision, a few hours later, Andretti decided to issue a statement. Andretti highlighted his disappointment, feeling very disagreeable when compared to this stance taken by Formula One. There’s no shortage of strong opinions on this topic.
Yesterday evening, there was a further evolution of the story, with the American team releasing this statement.
Andretti Statement
“Andretti Cadillac would like to address two initial topics in the statement released by Formula One management:
• When Andretti Cadillac entered the FIA’s expression of interest process nearly a year ago, the preferred first year of participation was listed as 2025. The FIA approved our application with no specific restriction on whether the entry was for 2025 or 2026.
“Andretti Cadillac has been operating with 2026 as its entry year for many months. The technicality of 2025, which is still part of the application, is a result of the duration of this process.
• “We were unaware that the offer of a meeting had been extended and would not have turned down a meeting with Formula One management. An in-person meeting to discuss business matters would be and remains of paramount importance to Andretti Cadillac. We welcome the opportunity to meet Formula One management and have written to them confirming our interest.”
