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sports3 months ago

Felipe Drugovich shifts focus from F1 to Formula E with Andretti

Felipe Drugovich is set to join Andretti for the 2025/26 Formula E season on a multi-year deal, marking a return to single-seaters after limited F1 opportunities despite a strong junior record. His move to Formula E is influenced by his desire for full-time racing and his positive experience with the series, which could impact his role as an Aston Martin F1 reserve. The season will feature a record 18 races, including a home race for Drugovich in Sao Paulo, though scheduling conflicts with F1 exist. His decision reflects his ambition to compete at the top level and could influence the future of other drivers like Stoffel Vandoorne.

via Motorsport.com|
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sports3 months ago

Felipe Drugovich shifts from F1 ambitions to Formula E

Felipe Drugovich's recent deal with Andretti Formula E suggests his pursuit of an F1 seat is likely over, despite his impressive F2 success and strong FP1 performances. The move aligns with Cadillac's F1 ambitions, but limited opportunities and existing driver contracts make an F1 debut unlikely for Drugovich now. His career highlights the challenging timing and margins in F1 driver selection, and while it may be bittersweet, his move to racing elsewhere is seen as a positive step.

via The Race|
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sports1 year ago

Andretti Clarifies Cadillac F1 Plans Amid Speculation

Mario Andretti discusses the transition of the Andretti team into Cadillac for a 2026 F1 entry, emphasizing there are no hard feelings about his son Michael stepping back from the project. The move was seen as pivotal in gaining F1's approval, although Mario suggests personal factors played a role. Cadillac's entry is expected to boost American presence in F1, with plans to develop a ladder system for young American drivers through F2 and F3.

via Motorsport.com|
#andretti#cadillac#formula-1
sports1 year ago

Mario Andretti Reveals Why Michael Wasn't Included in Cadillac F1 Plans

Mario Andretti discusses the transition of the Andretti team into Cadillac for a 2026 F1 entry, emphasizing there are no hard feelings about his son Michael stepping back from the project. The move was seen as pivotal in gaining F1's approval, although Mario suggests personal factors played a role. Cadillac's entry is expected to boost American presence in F1, with plans to develop a ladder system for young American drivers through F2 and F3.

via Autosport|
#andretti#cadillac#formula-1
sports1 year ago

Andretti-Cadillac Eyes Herta for 2026 F1 Entry with GM Backing

Cadillac's entry into Formula 1 as the 11th team in 2026 has sparked interest in Colton Herta as a potential driver. Mario Andretti confirmed Herta, who recently finished second in the 2024 IndyCar championship, as a frontrunner for the team. However, Herta needs to secure more FIA Super License points to qualify for an F1 seat. Options to achieve this include finishing higher in the IndyCar standings or participating in F1 practice sessions. The team plans to pair Herta with a veteran driver, but no decisions are imminent.

via Motorsport.com|
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sports1 year ago

Cadillac's 2026 F1 Entry Sparks Andretti Speculation

Sky F1 pundit Martin Brundle expressed his approval of Cadillac F1's entry into the Formula 1 grid for the 2026 season, following an agreement in principle announced by the FIA and Formula 1. The entry, backed by General Motors, marks a shift from the previous Andretti-led bid, with Michael Andretti stepping down and Mario Andretti serving as a non-executive director. Cadillac F1 plans to initially compete with customer engines, potentially from Ferrari, and aims to pair an American driver with an experienced counterpart.

via Planet F1|
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sports1 year ago

F1 Reverses Stance, Welcomes Cadillac and Andretti for 2026 Entry

Cadillac will join Formula 1 as the 11th team in 2026, marking a reversal from F1's initial resistance to their entry. The team, backed by General Motors, will use Ferrari engines until their own powertrain is ready in 2028. The entry was initially blocked due to objections from F1's commercial rights holder, but changes in leadership and the exit of Michael Andretti from Andretti Global cleared the path. Andretti's departure is speculated to be linked to financial losses from a failed AI startup merger.

via Ars Technica|
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sports1 year ago

Cadillac's Ambitious F1 Entry: GM's 2026 Plans and Andretti's Vision

Cadillac F1, set to join the Formula 1 grid in 2026, is considering Daniel Ricciardo among potential drivers, offering him a possible return to the sport. Meanwhile, Rubens Barrichello humorously expressed interest in joining Aston Martin as Fernando Alonso's teammate. Ferrari's team principal Fred Vasseur addressed tensions between drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz after a clash in Las Vegas. Michael Andretti commented on Cadillac's entry into F1, with the Andretti family remaining involved. Valtteri Bottas dismissed rumors of joining Red Bull, citing a lack of interest from the team.

via Planet F1|
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sports1 year ago

Cadillac Joins F1: GM's Bold Entry with New American Team in 2026

Formula 1 will expand its grid in 2026 to include a new American team partnered with General Motors' Cadillac brand. The team, initially led by Michael Andretti, will be called Cadillac F1 and will use Ferrari engines until GM develops its own by 2028. The expansion follows years of negotiations and resistance from existing teams concerned about prize money dilution. The move is seen as a significant step in increasing American presence in F1, with GM's involvement being a key factor in the decision.

via NPR|
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sports1 year ago

Liberty Media Restructures Amid Leadership Changes and F1 Speculation

Liberty Media's CEO Greg Maffei is stepping down, potentially improving Andretti's chances of joining Formula 1. Maffei, who allegedly opposed Andretti's entry, will be replaced by interim CEO John Malone. While Maffei's exit may not immediately change the situation, it could lead to a more favorable environment for Andretti-Cadillac's F1 ambitions, especially since the FIA has already approved their entry. The team aims to compete by the 2026 season.

via The Drive|
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sports1 year ago

FIA President Urges Andretti to Purchase Existing F1 Team

FIA President Ben Sulayem, who previously supported Andretti's bid to join F1 as an 11th team, now advises Michael Andretti to buy an existing team instead. This shift aligns with F1 management and Liberty Media's stance, who question the competitiveness and value of Andretti's entry. Ben Sulayem still supports expanding the grid but emphasizes quality over quantity, suggesting that Andretti and GM could bring significant value to the sport. Andretti continues to push for a 2026 entry, challenging F1's rejection on legal grounds.

via Autosport|
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sports1 year ago

FIA President Urges Andretti to Purchase Existing F1 Team

FIA President Ben Sulayem, who previously supported expanding the F1 grid to 12 teams, now advises Michael Andretti to buy an existing team rather than join as an 11th team. This shift aligns with F1 management and Liberty Media's stance, who doubt Andretti's competitiveness and value as an expansion team. The change comes amid efforts to renew the Concorde Agreement and improve relations between FIA and F1's commercial rights holders.

via Motorsport.com|
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sports1 year ago

Horner 'Surprised' as Andretti's F1 Bid Involves U.S. Congress

Christian Horner expressed surprise that Andretti sought U.S. Congressional intervention to challenge Formula One's decision to block their entry into the championship. Six U.S. senators have asked the Department of Justice to investigate potential antitrust violations. F1 has left the door open for Andretti to join in 2028 if they secure a commitment from General Motors to build an F1 engine. Horner suggested that Andretti might consider acquiring an existing team to join the grid.

via ESPN|
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sports1 year ago

Andretti's F1 Bid Rejected Due to Spam Folder Mishap

Andretti's rebuttal to Formula 1's rejection raises new questions and provides some answers, addressing two key points of F1's reasoning. Andretti claims it has been preparing for a 2026 entry, not 2025, which contradicts F1's belief and weakens its rejection rationale. The statement also mentions that Andretti was unaware of F1's offer of a meeting, claiming it went to their email spam folder. This adds complexity to the public disagreement and raises questions about both parties' conduct.

via The Race|
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