They do have some backing from the existing F1 teams, with McLaren Team Prinicipal and Alpine F1 Team CEO Laurent Rossi expressing an interest in the increased competition.
However, over the course of the season, the idea of Andretti becoming the 11th F1 team has been met with pessimistic responses from the likes of Mercedes Team Prinicpal Toto Wolff, and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Read more Marko explains Red Bull's performance: 'We were surprised by that' Hamilton realistic about fight with Verstappen: 'Limit loss'.Mario Andretti says that his team are still preparing themselves for an F1 entry, despite pushbacks from key figures in the F1 paddock.Įarlier in the year, F1 champion Andretti, along with son Michael, announced plans for the Andretti team to join the F1 grid from 2024.
Valtteri Bottas' teammate for 2022 has not yet been announced. It also raises the question of whether the new investment will have an impact on plans for the second driver. It is unclear what impact an investment from Andretti would have on the Sauber-Alfa Romeo partnership. We have so many rumours and so on that, you have to ask the question to the shareholders of the company.”
I’m the CEO and team principal and these kind of discussions are not with me, it would be with the shareholders. Team boss of Alfa Romeo, and Sauber CEO, Fred Vasseur said the following after the Friday in Turkey : "I can say nothing because honestly, it’s not in my parameter. Vasseur cannot say anythingĪndretti would seek an 80% stake in Sauber Motorsport and Sauber Engineering. An American name in Formula 1 would certainly contribute to this. The deal is more than welcome in F1, as the sport wants to increase attention in the United States. Last month, a statement from Andretti came out that they would like to go to F1, but there was no other news about it. Read more Long run Analysis | Red Bull off the pace, Hamilton gets penalty in Turkey According to The Race, Andretti's interest in the Sauber-led Alfa Romeo team is now likely to lead to a final investment.
This would also mean that Alfa Romeo would be in the hands of the American team.
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