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General Motors still “believe” in their application with Andretti to become an 11th team in F1, which was recently rejected by F1.
GM’s Vice President of Performance and Motorsport, Jim Campbell, emphasized that a meeting with F1 has been requested due to an IT glitch affecting Andretti’s awareness of an invitation in December. The FIA approved Andretti Cadillac’s F1 grid application in October, but it was rejected by F1 in January for concerns about competitiveness, particularly with customer Renault power units. Despite this setback, GM remains positive about their application and is seeking a follow-up meeting with FOM. Campbell highlighted the joint capabilities of Andretti and Cadillac and expressed confidence in their application. F1 is open to the American team in 2028 when Cadillac’s own power unit is expected, with Campbell explaining that regulatory constraints prevent them from developing the engine sooner.
