The article did not delve into the specifics of the project’s forthcoming steps, apart from indicating that its progress is ongoing.
Backed by the support of General Motors, a prominent American automotive company, Andretti was poised to make an entry into the F1 World Championship as early as 2025. The initial plan involved utilizing a Renault customer engine before transitioning to a Cadillac unit in 2028.
The FIA granted approval to the team’s bid on October 2, initiating the second stage of scrutiny by the F1 organization and its CEO, Stefano Domenicali.
In a comprehensive explanation issued on Wednesday, F1 detailed the reasons behind rejecting Andretti, raising concerns about the potential competitiveness of the team. The statement concluded that the application to participate in the championship should not be successful.
Despite the setback, the door remains ajar for Andretti to reapply when the Cadillac power unit is prepared in 2028.
F1 expressed a willingness to consider an application for the entry of a team into the 2028 championship with a GM power unit, either as a GM works team or as a GM customer team designing all allowable components in-house.
In response, Andretti Cadillac issued a brief statement five hours after the F1 announcement, disputing the assertion that the team would lack competitiveness.
The statement emphasized that Andretti and Cadillac, two successful global motorsports organizations, are committed to establishing a genuine American works team in F1, competing with the world’s best.
The team expressed pride in the substantial progress made in developing a highly competitive car and power unit with an experienced team and affirmed that their work continues at a rapid pace. Andretti Cadillac also extended gratitude to the fans who have shown their support.
Earlier in the day, Mario Andretti, the patriarch of the team, conveyed his deep disappointment through a tweet: “I’m devastated. I won’t say anything else because I can’t find any other words besides devastated.”
