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Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 26

Mario Andretti Names 'Good Bet' For Cadillac F1 Team Driver

1978 Formula 1 champion and motorsport icon Mario Andretti regards IndyCar driver Colton Herta as a strong candidate for a seat on the soon-to-be-launched Cadillac Formula 1 team in 2026.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 18

Mario Andretti Spotted With Fernando Alonso Ahead of F1 Celebration

Mario Andretti's recent post on the social media platform X confirms his presence in London, aligning with the launch event for the F1 75 celebrations.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 10

Mario Andretti Breaks Silence On Michael's Withdrawal From Cadillac F1 Project

Legendary racer Mario Andretti has spoken up about the recent decision made by his son, Michael Andretti, to step back from their joint effort to bring an American team into Formula 1.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

FIA President Ben Sulayem insists 12th F1 team is possible

It is now common knowledge that Cadillac will become the newest entrant on the F1 grid in 2026. The American team will be powered by Ferrari engines in their debut season, before General Motors bring in their own power units.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 3

Mario Andretti Calls Out Oscar Piastri’s Killer Instinct: 'McLaren Has Got It Together'

Mario Andretti, a director on the board of the new Cadillac Formula 1 team, has praised Oscar Piastri for his "class" and "awareness" of his position during the 2024 season, which saw him contribute greatly to McLaren's first Constructors' Championship victory since 1998.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Mario Andretti: FIA open to inviting a 12th team to F1

There is already plenty of discussion about GM/Cadillac F1’s new entry for the 2026 season. However, according to Mario Andretti, another team could join the grid – which would see F1 expand further to twelve teams.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 29

F1 News: Cadillac Reveals Key Details About 2026 Driver Lineup

Former Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti, now a director for the new General Motors-backed team set to debut as Cadillac, has opened up about the new team's driver lineup for 2026, the season that not only marks a new era of regulations for the sport but also the entry of Cadillac and Audi on the F1 grid.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / November 28

Mario Andretti hints at first driver for GM’s mega F1 entry in 2026

General Motors‘ entry alongside Cadillac has gained momentum following Formula 1’s wishes to accept the team’s entry. The American outfit, rumored to equip Andretti’s existing facility in Silverstone has started to work on building the team.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 27

F1 News: Cadillac Reveals Strong 'Preference' For Formula 1 Power Unit Supplier

1978 Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti, now serving as a director for the new General Motors-backed team set to debut as Cadillac, has revealed a strong preference for using Ferrari power units in the team's F1 cars starting in 2026.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / November 27

Mario Andretti snubs Lewis Hamilton to pick dream F1 line-up

As F1 has finally given its seal of approval for the American giant GM/Cadillac to enter the grid in 2026, speculations began looming about who could hypothetically be the pilots for the new team.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 26

Michael Andretti Responds To Andretti Snub From Formula 1 As Cadillac Team Confirmed

The Formula 1 grid saw a seismic shift as General Motors, through its Cadillac brand, secured a provisional position to join the Formula 1 grid in 2026.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / November 26

Andretti: GM deal with Ferrari for power units ‘the objective’

General Motors is coming to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 with a team branded GM/Cadillac, but that doesn't mean the cars will be all-American. Mario Andretti, who was named to the team's board of directors, said the GM/Cadillac team is hopeful for a deal with Ferrari for their power units.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 26

F1 Rumor: The Shocking Cost of Cadillac’s Entry into Formula 1 Revealed

As Cadillac gears up to enter Formula 1 as the 11th team, with Mario Andretti set to take on the role of director on the team's board, General Motors, representing the Cadillac brand, is reportedly prepared to pay a staggering $450 million anti-dilution fee to secure its place on the 2026 F1 grid.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / November 25

GM/Cadillac to join F1 grid as 11th team in 2026

General Motors is officially coming to Formula 1, which announced Monday that it "reached an agreement on principle" to bring the American manufacturer on in 2026.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 25

Andretti Role Revealed as Cadillac Confirmed for Formula 1 Grid

The racing world is set to welcome Cadillac into Formula 1, where Mario Andretti will assume the role of director on the board of the new team. General Motors, under the Cadillac brand, aims to join the Formula 1 grid as its 11th team in 2026.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / November 16

Eddie Jordan makes BOLD prediction over Andretti-Cadillac’s F1 future

Andretti-Cadillac faced an extremely disappointing situation regarding their entry to the Formula 1 grid. The team is highly unlikely to join the grid as the 11th outfit despite the massive backing from America.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 15

F1 News: Andretti Teases 'News' To Come As F1 Popularity Soars in the U.S.

Mario Andretti has hinted at significant "news and changes" in the coming days, following his son Michael Andretti’s recent shift to an advisory role at Andretti Global.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 13

Could Greg Maffei's Exit Open The Door For Andretti's F1 Entry?

The announcement of Greg Maffei's departure from Liberty Media is stirring discussions about its potential impact on Andretti's bid to join Formula 1. Maffei, who served as Liberty Media's CEO since 2005, has been influential in shaping the company's business strategies, including overseeing the acquisition of Formula 1 in 2017.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 7

Mario Andretti Teases Imminent Andretti Global Announcements

Motorsport legend Mario Andretti has recently dropped intriguing hints about upcoming announcements from Andretti Global, potentially signaling significant shifts for the ambitious racing outfit.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 12

Mario Andretti hints Andretti team could move to NASCAR

Mario Andretti drops hint about Andretti team potentially moving to NASCAR

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IndyCar News / Last Word On Sports / June 7

IndyCar: All-time pole-position winners list

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 2

Andretti receive support from US Congress in F1 entry bid

Andretti is exhausting all possible resources to ensure their entry into Formula 1. The American team is going full-steam ahead with its preparations to join the grid.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 31, 2024

F1 rejects Andretti-Cadillac bid to join grid … for now

Formula One rejected a bid by American Michael Andretti and Cadillac to join the grid in 2025 or 2026 but left open the possibility of admission in 2028.

May 24 in sports history: The great American caution flag

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / February 28, 2017

Box Score 2/28: Fat Tuesday means athletes on floats.

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