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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is “surprised” that Andretti Cadillac has taken its effort to join Formula 1 to the U.S. Department of Justice, but says he’d “absolutely” welcome t…
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expressed surprise at Andretti Cadillac taking their case to the U.S. Department of Justice, adding that he would welcome the team onto the Formula 1 grid through acquiring an existing constructor. The DOJ is investigating F1’s decision not to allow Andretti Cadillac to join the grid in 2025 or 2026, with concerns raised regarding potential antitrust violations. F1 has indicated openness to the project in 2028 if General Motors provides its power unit, aligning with the goal of expanding the sport in the United States. Horner emphasized the importance of F1’s robust business model and praised Liberty Media for strengthening the teams and the sport’s overall health.
Michael Andretti aims to secure an entry as the 11th team on an expanded grid, but suggestions have been made for the project to consider acquiring an existing team. Horner and other team principals, including Alessandro Alunni Bravi and Bruno Famin, support the idea of Andretti and Cadillac entering F1 through purchasing an existing team, a strategy that Audi has also adopted for their 2026 transition to Formula 1. The consensus is that while Andretti and Cadillac hold promise, buying into an established team could offer a smoother path into the competition.
