The news of General Motors entering Formula One as the eleventh team in 2026 had made head waves in the sporting world towards the end of 2024.
And now, there has been ample time to digest.
Twenty-two clunky race cars will be on track in a season’s time, but with that comes questions from spectators and professionals in the domain alike.
The cars are already quite large as it is, with overtakes practically impossible at tracks like Monte-Carlo’s famous Monaco street circuit; it’s an easy assumption to make that having an additional two, large, quick racing cars could create some on track tensions, and potentially a fair bit of carnage.
Andretti was previously declined entry into Formula One, even with the initial stress tests passed by the FIA, but with General Motors entering with Cadillac, it raises a variety of why and how’s.
Tayla Talks has caught sight of Mario Andretti serving as director on the team’s board, with allegedly no involvement on the day-to-day operations, and no alignment with an executive role within the team.
It’s a cheeky way into the paddock with a previous knock-back under the guise of not bringing added value to the championship according to Formula One management, however it contradicts the denial of Andretti entering alone; all with speculation towards cashflow, profitability of Formula One and its American viewership.
Is the sport and its executives more worried about making money over driver safety with twenty-two cars, or is it simply a way to ensure more countries remain in the high numbers of attendance, popularity, and financial security?
Formula One has increased in popularity since the release of Netflix’s Drive To Survive back in 2019, with the series growing more momentum after the pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
There is demand globally for these spectacular talents, competition, and mechanical engineering to head to various parts of the world, with the United States of America rising as one key location, which is further solidified with three Grand Prix’s across the calendar for 2025.
It’s common knowledge that previous battles away from the track exist with Liberty Media’s ex CEO Greg Maffei and Michael Andretti, thanks to Mario revealing information earlier last year.
It’s alleged that Maffei proposed that he would never allow Michael Andretti to join Formula 1 and its championship. Michael has since stepped down from running Andretti Global, with co-owner Dan Towriss handed sole responsibility for the company.
With latest changes to the F1 race director, and further internal changes, is it business or is it for the fans, to enhance opportunity, and to potentially suggest better racing with more action guaranteed during a Grand Prix?
Comment below what you think will happen as GM join the Formula 1 circus.
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