Michael has committed to having at least one American driver always. “I know Gene Haas has a team and he never planned on having an American driver. “Let’s face it, as international as Formula 1 is to have a truly, solid American team and manufacturer, it’s got to be good for them,” the elder Andretti said.
Andretti F1 Bid Gaining Momentum Thanks to GM. Mario Andretti believes General Motors entrance into Formula 1 would be a “wonderful thing for motor racing.” Michael Andretti wants to bring General Motors to Formula 1 with its Cadillac brand. A decision on whether any new Formula 1 teams will be allowed is expected this summer. The FIA, Formula 1’s governing body, has opened an application process for prospective new teams, but most of the existing Formula 1 operations have been resistant to new teams due to the impact it would have on their share of the prize money. Three months ago, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said Michael Andretti was “not smart” when he labeled the current teams greedy over their desire to protect their financial interests. When asked if it was going to happen, he replied, “It better.” It’s going,” Andretti said initially when asked at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on Friday. McLaren expects Alpine to keep Piastri until end of F1 seasonĪndretti will head to COTA for the ceremony fresh off the back of completing his most recent run in F1 machinery at the age of 82 in an event at Laguna Seca over the weekend.Īndretti got behind the wheel of a McLaren MP4-28 from 2013 at Velocity International after a run was arranged for him by McLaren CEO Zak Brown during the private event that featured a number of classic McLarens.Mario Andretti initially had only a few words when asked how his son Michael Andretti’s efforts to field a Formula 1 team were progressing, but his frustration with the process became more apparent as he talked. 
Mercedes: No concerns about de Vries taking knowledge to Red Bull. Steiner: Haas needs to stabilise current "bumpy road" of F1 form. 
This is despite the race being a dead rubber for the championship after Max Verstappen clinched the drivers' title in Japan two weeks ago. Last year’s race attracted 400,000 fans over three days, marking a record for F1 that looks set to be beaten once again this weekend. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B, and Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, prepare to lead the field away at the start This weekend’s United States Grand Prix is set to be the best-attended race yet at COTA after the track added grandstands to satisfy the high levels of demand from the American fanbase.
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