![]() ![]() “To have 22 or 24 cars on the grid rather than 20, I think it’s almost some insurance. From Americas last F1 superstar, Mario Andretti, to expert commentators, industry insiders, and of course, members of Red Bull Racing, buckle-up for an. “They’re adding more and more races to the schedule in Formula 1 and they’re crossing continents, (and) it’s putting a big load on all the teams,” Mario Andretti said. Currently, there are 10 teams fielding cars for 20 drivers. Andretti is a mainstay of Formula E, as an entrant since the inaugural 2014/15. 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. Noted motorsports journalist Marshall Pruett launched his podcast in May, 2016, and reached 1 million downloads after 17 months. “So, there are a lot of things in play here. News Racing F1 Mario Andretti, 82, on His Recent McLaren F1 Drive: ‘It Gives Me More Life’ At 82 years old, Mario Andretti is likely the oldest driver to do laps in an F1 carbut. 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. At 82 years old, Mario Andretti is likely the oldest driver to do laps in an F1 carbut not that you’d know this from his performance. ![]() “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. ![]()
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