P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Formula One invited Andretti Cadillac to a personal meeting before the announcement to discuss the status of its entry into the king class, but this email ended up in Andretti’s spam folder.
Andretti responded to Formula 1’s criticisms, stating that they were unaware of the offer for an in-person meeting. F1 rejected Andretti’s bid to join the Grand Prix grid, claiming they underestimated the workload of building a car to different regulations. F1 also stated that Andretti would help build their brand rather than add to the championship. However, if engine partner General Motors commits to becoming a power unit manufacturer in 2028, Andretti’s project may be reconsidered. Andretti clarified that their preferred year of participation was 2026 and that they were not aware of the offer for a meeting. They expressed their willingness to discuss commercial matters with F1 and confirmed their interest.
