motor racing entrepreneur Michael Andretti said on Thursday that 'control issues' had led to the collapse of takeover talks with the owners of Sauber, who run the Alfa Romeo Formula One team.Īndretti - a former Ind圜ar champion, F1 racer and son of 1978 Formula One world champion Mario - had been in advanced talks with Sauber ahead of last month's U.S. Michael Andretti says 'control issues' killed Sauber F1 deal Racer Media & Marketing, Inc., 17030 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614, have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form without prior authorization. “But we’re hoping that it’s going to be soon, though.”Īll contents copyright © 2023, Racer Media & Marketing, Inc. “We were hoping to know by now, and unfortunately, we don’t,” Andretti added. Operating under the assumption that positive news is on the way, he’s maintaining a watchful eye on his phone for a call or e-mail with confirmation of whether Andretti Global’s planning efforts should continue. base and a power unit supply commitment from Renault/Alpine believed to be in position, Andretti has been actively pursuing the key items required to move forward with an F1 program that would fit among Andretti Autosport’s efforts in Ind圜ar, IMSA, Formula E, Australian Supercars and Extreme E. With advance scouting recently taking place for a U.K. We have to start making some moves and hope and pray that the FIA allows us to have a shot at getting in there.” “So we are doing things, hoping that we get a shot at it. “While we’re waiting, we’re doing a lot of work behind the scenes, we are preparing for it, because we have to start,” Andretti told RACER. Having revealed the formation of Andretti Global in February, the driver-turned-team owner says his leadership team is operating under the assumption that his quest to join the grand prix grid in 2024 will receive the green light. Michael Andretti continues to wait for a response from the FIA on his bid to become Formula 1’s 11th entrant.

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