The Andretti group’s attempt to enter the world of Formula One has been rejected by the Formula One Management (FOM). Michael Andretti, the head of the group, has been fighting tirelessly to secure a spot on the grid of the prestigious motorsport championship in the coming years. Despite their strong interest and potential for a 2025 entry, F1 has recently dismissed their proposal, deeming it unfavorable for the sport.
Undeterred by this setback, Andretti remains resolute and determined to bring his team into the realm of Formula One, with a partnership with Cadillac. In pursuit of this goal, the Andretti group has acquired Toyota’s Cologne-based facility, which specializes in aerodynamics testing, as reported by racingnews365. This facility was previously utilized by McLaren for 12 years but has now been exclusively granted to the Andretti group.
The facility itself consists of two continuous steel belt rolling road tunnels, capable of operating at a maximum speed of 70 meters per second. These tunnels offer up to 60% model testing capacity, with one tunnel specifically designed for full-size car testing.
While Michael Andretti and Cadillac continue to push for an F1 entry in the future, they firmly believe that they can field a competitive car if given the opportunity. A spokesperson for General Motors (Cadillac) expressed their seriousness about establishing a presence in Formula One, despite facing numerous obstacles and a lack of progress from the FOM.
Currently, Formula One has 10 teams competing, which many consider to be the ideal number. There is a prevailing sentiment that there is no need to introduce new teams to the grid. However, considering the unwavering determination of the Andretti-Cadillac partnership, there is a possibility that they may secure an entry by 2026, when the next set of regulation changes are set to be implemented.