With the support of the FIA, Andretti was hoping to join Formula 1 as the eleventh team in 2026. However, their proposal was turned down by Formula One Management (FOM), the commercial rights holder, who insisted that the American-owned team would “not add value” to the sport.
Nonetheless, Michael Andretti, the son of 1978 Formula One World Champion Mario Andretti, and his crew are still developing, and their most recent move was the construction of a new 48,000 square foot facility at Silverstone, which is adjacent to both the world-famous track and Aston Martin’s new headquarters.
As the team prepares for a possible entry in 2028, the plant, which will house the 80-person crew currently based in the UK, is a “milestone.” The factory will concentrate on manufacturing techniques and technological research.
Andretti Global is going full steam ahead with intentions to enter Formula One and has constructed a new plant at Silverstone, despite having their first approach turned down in January.
Andretti was intending to become the eleventh team in Formula 1 in 2026 with the help of the FIA. The commercial rights holder, Formula One Management (FOM), rejected their request, claiming the American-owned team would “not add value” to the sport.
However, Michael Andretti, the son of 1978 Formula One World Champion Mario Andretti, and his team are still in the making. They recently built a new 48,000 square foot facility at Silverstone, which is close to Aston Martin’s new headquarters as well as the renowned track.
The factory, which would accommodate the 80-person crew currently stationed in the UK, is a “milestone” as the team gets ready for a potential entry in 2028. The factory’s focus will be on technological development and manufacturing practices.
