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Michael Andretti has spoken extensively about his struggle to launch an F1 team, and confidence he will achieve it.
Michael Andretti is confident in the worthiness of his team for an F1 entry, but he never expected to have to plead for it. Alongside his father Mario and GM Motorsports Competition executive Eric Warren, Andretti will meet with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali for a second round of talks during the Miami Grand Prix following an initial meeting in London. F1 denied Andretti a grid spot in January, questioning the team’s competitiveness despite previous approval from the FIA. The team’s partnership with General Motors was expected to strengthen their bid, but faced resistance from existing F1 teams concerned about prize money dilution. Undeterred, Andretti continues to push forward with recruiting staff, opening a UK base, and conducting wind tunnel testing, aiming to join the grid in 2026 with GM’s involvement in chassis development and engine production. The team remains hopeful for a positive outcome following ongoing discussions, despite pressure from Congress and the need to prove their commitment and capabilities to F1.
