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Andretti Global has officially opened its Formula 1 facility at Silverstone, as it continues preparations for a potential entry in 2026. The 48,000 square foot facility is based at the Silverstone …
Andretti Global recently opened its Formula 1 facility at Silverstone, taking another step towards a potential entry in 2026. The 48,000 square foot facility at Silverstone Park houses around 80 employees who are focused on designing and developing a car for the 2026 season. The new building was inaugurated by Michael and Mario Andretti, Dan Towriss, and team president J-F Thormann. The Silverstone base complements their existing sites in Indiana and Banbury and includes manufacturing facilities, R&D, and office space. Although FOM rejected Andretti’s bid for a 2026 entry, the FIA is still engaged with them and evaluating their capabilities for a potential 2028 entry. The company aims to build an all-American team and have their cars assembled in the U.S., while also leveraging European talent and resources at the Silverstone facility. Michael Andretti expressed excitement about integrating operations between all sites and emphasized the wealth of experience and skills present at the Silverstone factory.
