GM and Andretti Team Up in Bid to Tackle F1 Championship

With the growing popularity of Formula 1 in the U.S., it was quite natural for General Motors to try and get in on the action. After all, GM has never had a solid participation in Formula 1, and with Cadillac being involved in several motorsport ventures, now is probably the best time to show what the brand can do in the top league.

The automaker has elected none other than Andretti Racing to handle the technical part of the partnership. Andretti has a strong reputation in professional motorsport, and is currently involved in the IndyCar Series, Indy Lights, Indy Pro 2000, and Formula E.

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Andretti Cadillac – the official team name - is planning to submit an Expression of Interest to the FIA. If the response is positive, the team plans to compete "as soon as practical with at least one American driver."

"I feel very strongly that we are suited to be a new team for Formula One and can bring value to the series and our partners, and excitement for the fans. I’m proud to have GM and Cadillac alongside us as we pursue this goal," Michael Andretti, Chairman and CEO of Andretti Global, said in a statement.

When we think of General Motors in racing, we think of NASCAR and IndyCar racing with the Chevrolet brand and other racing successes with the Corvette in endurance racing. Cadillac, on the other hand, will race its all-new hybrid V-LMDh globally in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship.

Andretti and GM have had successful ventures in the past, namely in the NTT IndyCar Series, winning Driver, Team and Manufacturer titles back in 2012.