P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Despite its initial rejection, Andretti is still hopeful of being granted a place on the F1 grid, even as early as 2026. One indispensable party to that is Toyota, or rather, Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe – the owners of the wind tunnel Andretti has been using for its F1 project.
“In January, F1 rejected Andretti’s bid to join the championship, considering it an unrealistic target for the 2025 or 2026 seasons due to new regulations. However, a potential application for the 2028 season could be viewed differently by F1. Andretti’s success in pursuing an F1 entry may hinge on its partnership with Toyota, a former F1 constructor still active in other top racing series. Toyota’s Cologne campus houses two wind tunnels, with wind tunnel manager Antonio Pavesi explaining the collaboration with Andretti in building and testing F1 models. Pavesi revealed that Toyota provides model-building services for wind tunnel customers, a practice that is common among those using the facility. The full interview with Antonio Pavesi will be published soon by RacingNews365, available on YouTube and their social media channels.”
