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The Cadillac Formula 1 team advisor Mario Andretti believes rejecting the General Motors-backed project wouldn’t have gone down well in the United States of America.
An agreement was reached for an American brand to enter F1 as the 11th team for the 2026 season with 22 drivers set to race. GM will work with Andretti Global in this endeavor led by Michael Andretti. The project was initially rejected by F1 but later accepted with GM taking charge. The team will be officially confirmed by the end of the month, aiming for long-term success in the sport. The possibility of American drivers, like Colton Herta, joining the team is being considered alongside experienced racers like Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. Andretti emphasizes the importance of the team’s competitiveness regardless of its name or nationality.
