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Andretti F1 team formally opens new Silverstone facility
The team was granted an entry by the FIA in October, but did not pass the second stage when F1 did not approve its bid on January 31. The project is currently in limbo as discussions are ongoing. The team aims for an entry in 2026 if an agreement with F1 is reached.
Despite the lack of confirmation, the team proceeds with its plans, with the new facility indicating its unwavering ambition. The team is transitioning to the new 40,000-square-foot facility in Silverstone, with plans to take over an adjacent 70,000-square-foot building.
Design and race team operations will be in Silverstone, with manufacturing and car building in Fishers, USA. R&D and design are also ongoing at General Motors in Charlotte. If an entry is secured for 2026, the plan is to initially use Renault power and switch to Cadillac in 2028.
Michael Andretti expressed the significance of entering F1, considering it as the pinnacle of auto racing globally. Andretti Global partner Dan Towriss highlighted the opening of the UK base as a pivotal moment in the team’s history. The team is working on acquiring talent and necessary resources to establish a competitive presence in F1.
