Currently, there are 10 teams fielding cars for 20 drivers. It’s a huge commitment for a long term.”Īndretti, who won the Formula 1 World Championship in 1978 driving for Lotus, said the FIA believed there should be 12 teams on the grid. “So, there are a lot of things in play here. Also, there is no official team that is fielding Formula 3 or Formula 2 and Michael has committed to having a Formula 3 and a Formula 2 team to give some American driver the opportunity to go to Europe and pursue Formula 1. 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.
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. Racer Media & Marketing, Inc., 17030 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614, 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.
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