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General Motors is gearing up to enter the grid next season with its Cadillac division following a lengthy process to have its bid accepted.
Mario Andretti believes rejecting General Motors’ bid to join the F1 grid would have been a significant error. GM is preparing to debut in F1 next year as Cadillac, increasing the car count to 22 for the first time since 2016. The project, initiated by Mario’s son Michael, has been in progress for years. Initially accepted by the FIA, the Andretti-led bid was later turned down by F1, prompting a renewed attempt in 2028. With Michael Andretti stepping back recently, GM has taken the reins, leading to a tentative agreement with F1 awaiting official confirmation by month-end. GM’s entry, as a major player in the global automotive industry, opens up new prospects for F1 and the worldwide market. Andretti emphasizes the team name is irrelevant as long as the focus remains on building a successful entity, emphasizing the importance of their involvement in the project’s inception and GM’s eventual partnership.
