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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is confident that Formula 1’s regulations will ensure that Andretti will have an engine deal
Andretti, led by Michael Andretti, has taken the first step towards joining Formula One after their proposal was accepted by the FIA. They now need commercial approval from Formula One Management to enter the sport from either 2025 or 2026. General Motors’ brand Cadillac has partnered with Andretti for their bid, sparking mixed reactions from the F1 community. While some question the value of adding an 11th team, others are intrigued by the prospect of a Cadillac power unit in the future. However, Andretti still needs to secure a customer engine deal to start their F1 journey, as their initial agreement with Alpine has expired. The F1 rulebook states that the power unit manufacturer with the fewest customers must supply a new entrant, so Andretti is likely to choose between Alpine and Honda. Despite previous connections with Alpine, the return of Honda in 2026 provides an interesting alternative, given their existing partnership with Andretti in IndyCar. Ultimately, Andretti’s goal is to have a GM/Cadillac power unit, which they believe would be a significant achievement for the sport.
Source: Motorsport Week
