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Formula 1 has rejected Andretti’s bid to join the grid over the next two seasons, but “would look differently on an application” for 2028 alongside General Motors as a power unit supplier. The FIA …
Formula 1 has rejected Andretti’s bid to join the grid in the next two seasons, but they would consider an application for 2028 if General Motors becomes a power unit supplier. The FIA approved Andretti as a potential entrant, but FOM, the commercial arm of F1, had opposed expanding beyond the current 10 teams. FOM explained that they don’t believe Andretti would be ready and competitive by 2025, and any new team would need a power unit supply deal for 2026 and 2027. An agreement was provisionally in place with Renault, but it could be enforced based on the supplier with the fewest customers. While the Andretti name carries recognition, F1 believes that F1 would bring value to the Andretti brand. FOM would be more open to the Andretti bid in 2028 if General Motors becomes a power unit supplier.
