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Mario Andretti has claimed Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei has voiced his intention personally to prevent Michael Andretti’s prospective side from entering Formula 1. The FIA accepted Andretti’s proposal last October, but Formula One Management (FOM) didn’t grant the American team the green light over plans to enter in 2025/6. FOM argued that Andretti would […]
The FIA approved Andretti’s proposal last October, but Formula One Management (FOM) did not give the American team the green light for entry in 2025/6, citing concerns about its added value to the F1 championship and competitiveness. FOM did, however, leave the door open for Andretti to reapply for 2028 if they secure General Motors as a power unit manufacturer. This situation has led to Members of the United States Congress and House Judiciary Committee Chairman writing to Maffei for clarification.
Andretti claims that during a conversation with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali in Miami, Greg Maffei interrupted and expressed his determination to prevent Michael Andretti from joining Formula 1. Despite this, Maffei denies this version of events and states that Andretti initiated the discussion. Andretti, undeterred, has expanded operations by establishing a base at Silverstone, with plans to test an F1 chassis model in mid-2024.
With Nick Chester as Technical Director and the addition of Pat Symonds as a technical consultant, Andretti is committed to entering the world of F1. Queries have been sent to FOM regarding Andretti’s claim that Liberty Group does not want the team to join the competition.
