An important step for Andretti. Its F1 monoposts are to be powered by Renault – F1sport.cz

A preliminary agreement on the supply of power units for the campaign in the “queen of motorsport” since the 2024 season was concluded by Andretti’s team with Renault. Mario Andretti also confirmed that a team led by his son for Formula 1 will build a new facility in the UK.

According to Andretti, the whole team is now working hard to get to the start of the grand prix in less than two years.

“We are new guys in town. We know what needs to be done and we are also aware of the time factor. Once we said we were going, we were going, “quotes the legendary racer website racefans.net.

“We have a lot of work to do. We already know where to build our facilities in the UK. ”

The leaders of the current Formula 1 teams reacted to Andretti’s announcement of the planned entry into the series in 2024 with reservations. Responding to speculations about Andretti’s possible partnership with Ferrari, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said the US team must show “what it can bring to other Formula One teams and the FIA” to earn its place in the championship.

However, Wolff’s concerns about the possible creation of another Ferrari customer team immediately turned out to be odd.

“We have a formal agreement with the powertrain supplier and I can already say that this is Renault. There was a lot of speculation on the part of Toto Wolff, he was afraid it would not be a Ferrari, because in that case it would take precedence over him, “Andretti said.

Andretti Autosport is currently active in a number of series, including IndyCar and Formula E, but Formula 1 would be a completely unique challenge for the entire team.

“A number of necessary steps need to be taken, I understand that. But we are ready. We have great partners on our side, they are Michael’s partners, and we can handle it, “Mario Andretti believes in the success of his son’s efforts.