From Ben Sulayem's call to FOM validation: Cadillac and F1, chronology of a turbulent candidacy
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- Published on 08 / 03 / 2025 at 12: 00
- Modified on 08/03/2025 at 14:06
© CadillacAfter three years of struggle, a refusal and a name change, the candidacy initiated by Andretti and then supported by General Motors has finally succeeded: Cadillac will be the eleventh team on the F1 grid from 2026. A look back at an eventful adventure for the American project.
18th February 2022 Andretti launches first candidacy
> Our article on Andretti's first candidacy on February 18, 2022Michael has applied to the FIA to field a new F1 team starting in 2024. His entry, Andretti Global, has the resources and checks every box. He is awaiting the FIA's determination.
- Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) February 18, 2022
2th January 2023 Ben Sulayem's appeal
"I have asked my team at the FIA to study the launch of an Expression of Interest process for teams that might potentially want to join the Formula 1 World Championship."I asked my @FIA team to look at launching an Expressions of Interest process for prospective new teams for the FIA @F1 World Championship
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The factor that most likely unlocked this bid was the opening in August 2024 by the U.S. Department of Justice of an investigation into Liberty Media's monopoly position, which resulted in the rejection of the Andretti/Cadillac bid! This just goes to show how political Formula 1 is…