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Former Haas Formula 1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner has cautioned Andretti over its ailing F1 bid as it continues to target reaching the pinnacle of motorsport for the 2026 season. The damning public rejection by F1 resulted from frenzied political lobbying by the motorsport giant, with F1 opting to flex its muscles when discrediting the […]
The failed bid of Andretti in the F1 was a result of aggressive political lobbying by the motorsport giant, leading to a public rejection and ensuing consequences, including CEO Michael Andretti stepping down. The future of a potential 2026 entry is now uncertain due to the fallout, despite ongoing investigations by the US Department for Justice. Haas Team Principal Steiner highlighted the importance of proper process in securing entry into F1, contrasting it with Andretti’s failed approach. The need for caution and strategic planning was emphasized, with Steiner suggesting that deals should be made behind closed doors before going public. The bid’s reliance on securing Cadillac’s engine resources raised concerns, with F1 leaving open the possibility of a re-application in 2028 pending engine progress. Andretti’s F1 preparations included setting up a UK base and bringing in Chief F1 Technical Officer Pat Symonds in 2024.
