Formula 1 | The legendary name may soon return to the F1 tracks – The new stable is looking for a place for the 2024 season

Motorsport Andretti, one of the most renowned names, could return to the F1 tracks for the 2024 season if all goes well Michael Andrettin according to plans.

Andretti, who runs his own Andretti Autosport stable in the Indycar series and Formula E, among others, has officially applied to the FIA ​​for a place in the Formula 1 grid under the name “Andretti Global”.

Andrett’s father, the 1978 world champion, spoke about it Mario Andretti.

“His project has the required resources and meets all the conditions. He is now waiting for the FIA ​​decision, ”Mario Andretti wrote on Twitter.

Mario Andretti said The Indianapolis Starillethat the stable would be ready to start operations immediately if the FIA ​​approves the application. The stable would have a base in England, but would be headquartered in Indianapolis near the Indycar stable factory.

According to Mario Andretti, the stable would have already reached an agreement with the engine manufacturer on the supply of power sources. However, he refused to specify which manufacturer it would be.

Towards the end of last year, Andretti seriously considered buying the Sauber stable, which has been competing for Alfa Romeo in recent years. He told According to ESPNthat the deal collapsed over disputes over the management of the stable.

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“Michael has been working for this for quite some time, but now he has taken a different approach as there are no stables available for purchase,” Mario Andretti told The Indianapolis Star.

Michael Andretti, 59, competed in the F1 series in the 1993 season.

He drove Ayrton Sennan as a teammate, McLaren had the first 13 races of the season until he was fired in the middle of the season due to poor performance. Andrett was replaced by the test driver of the stable Mika Hakkinen.