General Motors won't drop Andretti: 'Going into F1 together'

Andretti need not worry about General Motors going with another party. GM chief executive Mark Reuss told the Associated Press.

Andretti-Cadillac wants to enter Formula 1 as a new F1 team. However, Cadillac, which is under General Motors, has reportedly been asked to enter F1 as a separate entity. This would allow the brand to be part of the grid as an engine supplier or partner of an existing team. That, however, is not an option for GM.

Why an entrance by Andretti is delayed

"GM is committed to partnering with Andretti to race in F1. The collaboration between Andretti-Cadillac brings together two unique entities built for racing, both with long pedigrees of success in motorsport globally," said the General Motors top executive.

Andretti is already far along when it comes to entering Formula 1. For instance, Michael Andretti already revealed that the team already has a 2023 car in the wind tunnel to enter at the same level as current F1 teams. Alpine would have to supply the team with engines, although Ferrari would also be open to a possible deal with Andretti. The team itself wants to make its entrance in 2025, but it seems that due to F1's wait-and-see attitude, it may have to aim for 2026.

While the FIA has approved Andretti-Cadillac to join, the FOM has yet to do so. The FOM ultimately determines whether Andretti is also of financial value to the sport and the teams already in it. The current F1 teams have reservations about Andretti joining, but Mario Andretti explained to GPblog why Andretti can add value in F1.