Mario Andretti Archives - Motorsport

Mario Andretti says Greg Maffei’s words about blocking Andretti’s F1 entry felt “like a bullet” went through his heart

Chiara Martin6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Mario Andretti has revealed a tense conversation with Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, during the recent Miami Grand Prix weekend, where Maffei purportedly vowed to block Michael Andretti’s aspirations of entering Formula 1. In an interview with NBC News, Andretti recounted the heated exchange that unfolded at a private reception in the Palm Club…

US Congress sends open letter to Liberty Media over Andretti F1 rejection

Jonah Presser7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

In an accusation of anti-American rhetoric from Liberty media, 12 members of the United States Congress, both from the Democratic and Republican Parties, sent an open letter to the CEO of Liberty Media, Gregory Maffei, asking for answers on why the collaboration project of American-based Andretti and General Motors through their Cadillac brand for engines….

Andretti Global announces opening of new F1 facility in Silverstone as it continues its bid to join the grid

Nicolas Lopes8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Andretti has announced it has formally opened a brand new F1 facility in Silverstone, with a 48,000 square foot building set to house its UK operations going forward, in what is a significant step towards its place on the F1 grid that’s been so far rejected by the Formula One Management Group (FOM). Despite having…

Andretti Cadillac, FIA and more reactions to new F1 entry snub: “Strongly disagree”

Nicolas Lopes10 months ago10 months ago012 mins

After F1 released a statement citing the reasons for which it would not accept a new team in the form of Andretti for either 2025 or 2026, the Andretti Cadillac group reacted with a firm stance, stating that they “strongly disagree” with the decision taken by FOM. Former F1 legend Mario Andretti said he was…