General Motors will companion with Andretti Global on a bid to compete in Formula One, the businesses mentioned Thursday.
If profitable, GM’s Cadillac model will compete with an Andretti racing workforce based mostly within the U.S. The Andretti Cadillac workforce intends to submit an expression of curiosity to the FIA, Formula One’s governing physique, the businesses mentioned.
“It’s been well-documented that Andretti Global has a desire to enter the Formula One World Championship,” Michael Andretti, CEO of Andretti Global, informed reporters.
“GM and Andretti both have a strong history in racing, and I believe that together we have a lot to offer,” Andretti mentioned, calling the partnership “what I believe is going to be an amazing pairing.”
GM President Mark Reuss mentioned GM’s effort attracts on Cadillac’s V-series efficiency line, together with its engineering and experience in such areas as combustion, battery expertise and turbocharging.
“General Motors and our brands have a long history in motorsports and a deep passion to race,” Reuss informed reporters. “Our racing pedigree has been forged on some of the greatest tracks and races around the world. Our hope is to add F1 to our competition portfolio.”
Cadillac intends to compete its new hybrid Cadillac V-LMDh within the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship, GM mentioned. General Motors and Andretti have partnered earlier than, with Chevrolet within the NTT IndyCar Series in 2012, with 9 wins in two seasons, the businesses mentioned.
“Today is the first step in what we hope to be the historic entry of General Motors into F1,” Reuss mentioned. “Never happened in our history. It’s very, very exciting for us to be with Andretti, and if given the opportunity, GM and Cadillac will compete with the very best at the very highest levels with passion and integrity that will continue to elevate the sport.”
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