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Cadillac has revealed that its first-ever F1 car has been named in honour of 1979 World Champion Mario Andretti, ahead of its debut season commencing next week.
Cadillac has announced that their first-ever Formula 1 car will be named after 1979 World Champion Mario Andretti for the upcoming debut season.
Andretti, who turns 86 on February 28, played a crucial role in the team’s formation, having ties with the previous attempt under Michael Andretti’s eponymous team.
Owned by TWG group, which also owns Cadillac, the team pays tribute to Andretti, the last American to win a Grand Prix, by naming their inaugural chassis the Mario Andretti Cadillac 26, or MAC-26.
Andretti expressed gratitude for the honor, stating that racing has been the joy of his life, forging a lasting bond with F1 and appreciating the recognition of his racing legacy.
Team Principal Graeme Lowdon praised Andretti’s legendary status in F1, highlighting his winning mentality and belief in shaping one’s own path.
Andretti’s F1 journey began in 1968, leading to victories with Ferrari and Lotus before clinching the Drivers’ title in 1979, his final season in F1.
Moving to IndyCars after 1982, Andretti continued his successful racing career with Newman/Haas, winning the championship in 1984.
