Mario Andretti, a member of the internal board of the new Cadillac team, gave an interesting interview to the magazine Autosprint.
The Cadillac team, following the announcement of its entry into F1 in 2026, is beginning to expand and work tirelessly on the car that will hit the track in two seasons. Mario Andretti, appointed Director of the Board, gave an insightful interview to Autosprint, analyzing the Cadillac project.
The former Ferrari driver expressed enthusiasm about the recent developments, a milestone that once seemed unattainable. He said: “They asked me to stay, and I am happy to do so. I’m here because if they need advice and guidance, I won’t hold back. I believe I can be of help, especially when it comes to choosing and managing the drivers.
After all, racing is my life, and this new adventure at 84 and a half means that I’ve found a way to spend my entire existence in the racing world. Honestly, I couldn’t ask for more. In a way, there’s nothing new here: my life has always been in racing, and by saying this, I feel a strong interest in the future of this program. .
You see, throughout my entire career in racing, the truth is that I’ve always prioritized the team I was racing for, but I’ve never had bosses above me. And this time, it will be the same. I work within a system, I know how to do it, everything I choose will be for the good of the team, but in the end, I am and will remain completely free because freedom is the best thing there is. Free, yet respectful of the team, of course.”
Regarding General Motors‘ commitment, he added:“When I told you that, for me, this is practically a lifelong commitment, I wasn’t joking. What I mean is that GM is committed for at least ten years. So, this is not an exploratory or experimental program; it is just the beginning of a long and steady focus, within which GM itself will provide absolutely everything needed to make the team strong and competitive, given the level of the challenge.”
It’s no secret that Andretti is pushing for a Ferrari power unit in 2026-2027. Here’s what he said about it: “It’s all true. First of all, I think the Ferrari power unit represents the best you can find for a team looking for an engine, and, equally, there’s also an important emotional factor for me. Because my history with the Maranello team…”