Michael Andretti

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

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 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…

Andretti Cadillac signs F1 veteran Pat Symonds as they ramp up plans to try and join the championship

Rachel Stephens2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Andretti Cadillac has announced the signing of Pat Symonds, former Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Formula 1, as they intensify their efforts to join the F1 grid. Symonds is joining as an Executive Engineering Consultant for the American team, bringing decades of experience with him. No stranger to championship success, Symonds played a crucial role…

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

Jonah Presser3 months ago3 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 Lopes4 months ago4 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…

“It leaves a bad taste in your mouth” — former Andretti IndyCar drivers Hunter-Reay and Daly react to F1’s rejection of Andretti’s bid

James O'Connor6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

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Andretti were “not aware” of meeting invite prior to having their F1 bid rejected

Ryan McGahey6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Following Wednesday’s announcement from Formula 1 that Andretti’s bid to join the sport had been rejected, Andretti Cadillac have responded, claiming they were unaware of an invitation to an in person meeting. Formula 1 this week announced the rejection of Andretti Cadillacs bid to join the sport from 2025 or 2026 season. The reasoning behind…

Andretti’s F1 bid rejected by the sport, citing that they would not be a “competitive participant”

James O'Connor6 months ago6 months ago010 mins

Andretti hopes of joining the Formula 1 grid in the short-term are over. On Wednesday it was confirmed by Formula 1 that they will be granting the American team a slot on the grid in 2025 or 2026.