Cryptic Andretti update issued after F1 entry denial

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Cryptic Andretti update issued after F1 entry denial

Andretti have previously failed in their attempt to become the 11th team on the F1 grid

By Sam Cook.

Tuesday 19 November 2024 15:00

Andretti's attempt to become the 11th team on the Formula 1 grid has been given a puzzling update after comments from former champion Mario Andretti have been revealed.

Andretti Global have been pursuing the goal of landing a spot on the future F1 grid, with the FIA initially approving their bid in October 2023.

However, the organisation pushed back against the proposed entry, questioning the value an 11th team would bring to the series, ultimately rejecting Andretti's request overall to be part of the 2026 lineup.

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Despite this, the motorsport giant have gone on to ramp up preparations for a spot on the grid, opening up a Silverstone-based headquarters in the UK and hiring F1 legend Pat Symonds to their ranks.

Andretti Global are owned by Michael Andretti

Will Andretti join F1?

Now, Andretti's father, 1978 F1 world champion Mario Andretti, has opened up on the latest developments within the organisation.

Speaking with Gazzetta Dello Sport, he suggested that there could be news of an update to their entry bid on the way.

"This is a topic that has my son Michael and his company as the protagonist, not me," he said.

"What I can say is that there will be news and changes and that my full support goes to my son for all the decisions and choices he has made during this period and will make in the future to best manage the situation."

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