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Pat Symonds will become an Executive Engineering Consultant to Andretti’s prospective Formula 1 entry once his gardening leave period from the sport is completed. Symonds had served as F1’s Chief Technical Officer since 2018, but it emerged earlier on that he has stepped down with the 2026 chassis regulations all but finalised. Andretti has now […]
Symonds, who served as F1’s Chief Technical Officer since 2018, stepped down due to the finalization of the 2026 chassis regulations. Andretti announced that Symonds will join their organization as they aim to enter the grid. While the FIA approved Andretti’s proposal last October, Formula One Management (FOM) has yet to give the green light, citing concerns over competitiveness. FOM expressed willingness to reconsider the application in 2028, contingent on General Motors joining as an engine manufacturer. Andretti has continued recruitment efforts, including hiring Nick Chester as Technical Director and establishing a new base at Silverstone Park. Symonds, an experienced engineer, is set to play a pivotal role in Andretti’s expansion plans in Formula One.
