“To have 22 or 24 cars on the grid rather than 20, I think it’s almost some insurance. “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. 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. One of the most famous F1 cars of all time, the Lotus 79D became iconic for two key reasons.

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