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Andretti’s plan to run an F1 team from four locations
The new Formula 1 team, Andretti United, is targeting a debut in 2025 with a customer Renault power unit. They are currently awaiting a decision from Formula One Management (FOM) on their plans. The team’s long-term goal is to have a Cadillac V6 engine in the car by 2028.
Despite no official word from F1 on their potential entry, Andretti United is pushing ahead with their program, fearing they cannot afford to wait. Their work in the design office and wind tunnel shows their seriousness and financial backing.
The team will operate from four sites across three countries, with departments split among different locations. Their base will be in Silverstone, the aero guys will use the Toyota wind tunnel in Cologne, and other operations will be conducted at the GM Motorsports facility in Charlotte.
Andretti United is actively recruiting F1 veterans, including technical director Nick Chester, who joined after 20 years at the Enstone-based team. The appeal of the project was the strong investment, the will to win, and the Andretti family’s racing history.
Other key hires include John Tomlinson as head of aerodynamics and John McQuilliam as chief designer. The team began their work at the Andretti Formula E base in Banbury and later expanded to a facility in Silverstone.
