Andretti will still continue his work on an F1 car

Andretti-Cadillac, who just had their Formula 1 entry proposal rejected by the Formula One Management, continues to work and prepare for a possible participation in F1 as they strongly disagree with the verdict given by the commercial rights holder of Formula 1.

The F1 has indeed declared, this Wednesday, that Andretti Autosport’s request should not be accepted, even though the FIA had previously opened the door to a possible arrival of the American team on the grid. The F1 statement details three points raised by the examination and which seem to concern the FOM, that have led to this decision: the potential competitiveness of the team, its engine partnership, and the value that Andretti would bring to the championship.

In particular, F1 expressed concerns that Andretti wanted to enter in 2025 with a car built under a set of rules, while designing a new car under completely different regulations in 2026, which, according to F1, gives reason to question their understanding of the magnitude of the challenge involved.

The F1 also stated that Andretti, who has undoubtedly established a track record and reputation in the world of motorsport, would be faced with a challenge that she « has not encountered in any other formula or discipline in which she has previously competed » and « would not be a competitive participant » with a short-term engine supply.

The American team then responded to the statement and retaliated against the assessment of Formula 1, stating that it strongly disapproves of the FOM’s verdict.

Andretti Cadillac has reviewed the information shared by Formula One Management Limited and strongly disapproves of its content, states Andretti’s press release. Andretti and Cadillac are two successful global organizations in motorsport, committed to establishing a true American team in F1 alongside the best teams in the world.

Andretti plans to continue his work.

The American group has already begun extensive work and has even had a model of a single-seater built, in compliance with the current regulations, in a wind tunnel, as part of in-depth work while waiting for its entry into F1.

He also hired a significant number of staff, including former Renault engineer Nick Chester, as the technical director. The fact that Andretti-Cadillac will continue its work clearly indicates that they do not consider the FOM’s refusal as the end of the matter.

It is therefore possible that the decision of F1 will be contested. In any case, F1 has at least indicated that it would consider differently if Andretti were to submit an entry for 2028 with a General Motors engine, referencing GM’s announcement from last year that the American entity would build its own power unit for this entry.