2023-24 Formula 1 Off-Track Thread

[Veinz]

I really can’t see Ferrari supplying GM for a couple years, it has to be Honda.

 

[EngieDiesel]

I'm just curious as to why Michael Andretti was the problem. Now that it's just GM, things seem to be progressing all along 🤔. I just saw an F1 article able the statement on GM joining in 2026 and from reading it, it sure sounds like a done deal.

GM is more likely to pay out of their own pocket rather than rely entirely on sponsorships who might walk out if results aren't produced after the first year, and thus they can be charged whatever is demanded for the privilege of feeding the other hogs at the trough. Also they're probably more receptive to buying out a team like Audi did and thus not upsetting the status quo.

 

[Har1MAS1415]

GM is more likely to pay out of their own pocket rather than rely entirely on sponsorships who might walk out if results aren't produced after the first year, and thus they can be charged whatever is demanded for the privilege of feeding the other hogs at the trough. Also they're probably more receptive to buying out a team like Audi did and thus not upsetting the status quo.

Funny, Andretti tried to buy out Sauber, didn't work...

Michael Andretti was '48 hours' away from agreeing Sauber takeover

Although Michael Andretti did not get his purchase of Sauber over the line, he came close - within "48 hours".

www.planetf1.com

 

[MIE1992]

 

[Har1MAS1415]

That's good and that's putting it mildly.

 

[Fezzik]

Let the driver speculation commence. They'll obviously be talk of Sargeant returning but I don't he's good enough. Maybe they poach someone from Indy. Of the current grid most of the good ones are under contract for 2026 already, I think Russell is the only exception.

 

[MagpieRacer]

Let the driver speculation commence. They'll obviously be talk of Sargeant returning but I don't he's good enough. Maybe they poach someone from Indy. Of the current grid most of the good ones are under contract for 2026 already, I think Russell is the only exception.

Herta was always spoken about by Andretti.

My guess is Valterri Bottas for the experience and Colton Herta for the 'Muricans and new blood.

 

[Fezzik]

If they want experience Checo will almost certainly be available.

 

[MagpieRacer]

If they want experience Checo will almost certainly be available.

They'll get good experience of Q1 and Tequila.

 

[Dennisch]

Bring in Kyle Larson to put in his money where his mouth is!

 

[EngieDiesel]

Funny, Andretti tried to buy out Sauber, didn't work...

Michael Andretti was '48 hours' away from agreeing Sauber takeover

Although Michael Andretti did not get his purchase of Sauber over the line, he came close - within "48 hours".

www.planetf1.com

Again, that's because Andretti was living off sponsorship money and isn't a manufacturer with a (theoretically) limitless bankroll. Both Audi and GM have deeper pockets and the ability to write off their expenses, so they're far less likely to go bust after the first season if it doesn't pan out well.

 

[Har1MAS1415]

Again, that's because Andretti was living off sponsorship money and isn't a manufacturer with a (theoretically) limitless bankroll. Both Audi and GM have deeper pockets and the ability to write off their expenses, so they're far less likely to go bust after the first season if it doesn't pan out well.

No wonder there was so much reluctance to accept the Cadillac effort as long as Andretti was involved.