Andretti is merging forces with General Motors for Cadillac Formula 1 entry offer

January 9, 2023: -Andretti has merged with General Motors in a bid to be entering Formula 1, which would see the famous Cadillac name join the grid.

Team creator Michael Andretti has been lobbying the FIA, F1′s governing body, expanding the 20-car grid and has pushed forward with the idea despite a failed 2021 attempt to buy Sauber and resistance from F1 teams who have claimed that an 11th team would dilute their earnings.

In the wake of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem opening the door for the recent teams to join the grid, a collaboration between one of America’s recent successful racing teams and its most prominent car firm has been started.

Andretti’s main headquarters would be in Indiana, while General Motors would be the engine and manufacture partner, with GM brand Cadillac to create part of the entry. The team would be stated as Andretti Cadillac Racing.

Sky Sports News knows there would be zero ideas of a new entry before 2026, while other interested parties are exploring F1 aside from Andretti.

Any recent entrant request requires the deal of both F1 and the FIA.

“Today’s news from the United States is proof of the popularity and growth of the FIA Formula One World Championship under the FIA’s stewardship,” said Ben Sulayem after Andretti’s announcement.

“It mainly pleases to have interest from two iconic brands, General Motors Cadillac and Andretti Global.

“Any additional entries building on the positive acceptance of the FIA’s 2026 PU regulations from the OEMs, which has attracted an entry from Audi.

“Any Expressions of Interest path will follow strict FIA protocol and take several months.”