“It’s a very, very expensive sport. There’s a lot involved, and there’s a lot of commitment from every team. They’ve got to make sure that they protect that and I understand that’s what they’re trying to do. But in the end, they’re not going to be the ones that make the decision. It’s going to be up to the series and the FIA to decide if it’s the right individual.”
Much has been made of the Cadillac link-up, with many suggesting that the vaunted rebadging of a Renault engine as one from the GM brand isn’t enough to convince the rest of the F1 paddock. Andretti also emphasised that he feels his proposed project isn’t fully appreciated by those without full knowledge of it.
“General Motors is very, very involved,” he said. “People are trying to say, well, ‘They’re just putting their name on it.’ No, it’s a very, very [integral] part of the whole team.
“I think once everything goes public and people see what we submitted, they’ll see it’s a big [involvement].”
Andretti has been lobbying for an F1 entry for at least two seasons
When pushed on whether GM might consider starting its own engine programme for 2026, he replied: “There’s always the possibility.”
The former IndyCar champion and son of F1 legend Mario Andretti says he explored every avenue before opting to start his own grand prix operation from the ground up.
