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Mario Andretti has revealed the General Motors Formula 1 entry is eyeing up a Ferrari engine supply for its 2026 debut, along with the driving talents of American Colton Herta.
Michael Andretti, son of Andretti, faced opposition when pursuing an F1 entry, but after stepping aside, General Motors took over the project. F1 accepted the bid on Monday, with Cadillac set to join the grid in 2026 with its own power unit in 2028. Mario Andretti mentioned that Ferrari may help propel the new American F1 team. The team is currently only in talks with Ferrari for supplies as Sauber transitions to Audi in 2026. Andretti, a Director in the project, will play a key role in driver and technical talent selection. Among potential drivers, Colton Herta stands out due to his success in IndyCar, while out-of-work drivers like Ricciardo and Bottas are monitoring the General Motors situation closely.
