Still determined to enter F1, Andretti Global has opened a new 48,000 square foot facility at Silverstone.

"We have embarked on the next stage of our preparations to enter the Formula One World Championship with the opening of the new facility at Silverstone Park," said the team. "Joined by the existing Andretti Cadillac UK workforce of approximately 80 people, we had the honour today of inaugurating this new British home for our wider Andretti family."

The new building is a milestone for Andretti Global, an independent property in its own right with the possibility to scale up activities as the situation evolves.

The flexible space will house manufacturing facilities, including pattern, model and machine shops, ADM, electronics, R&D and additional office and meeting facilities, and will continue to work hand in hand with the principal Andretti site in Indiana and the Formula E facility in Banbury, a collaborative site for Andretti's global family of race teams.

To date, the F1 project has been split between operations in Silverstone, Indiana and the GM Tech Center in North Carolina. Preparations began some time ago with a focus on critical activities such as assembling key staff and focusing on long lead-time activities including aerodynamic design, mechanical design and vehicle dynamics. The new facility will be completed in phases according to commercial and sporting needs and workforce requirements.

"We have said that our work continues at pace," added Andretti, "this new facility embodies that work. While we are building an American works team, having a European base is a great way to attract the best in F1 talent and install state-of-the-art machinery."

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1. Posted by kenji, 12/04/2024 1:14

"@ Chicken FarmerF1....an interesting dichotomy of apex predators there...my money is on the 'piranhas' purely based on their sharpness of teeth and maneuverability in tight corners....."

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2. Posted by ChickenFarmerF1, 10/04/2024 18:30

"@BrightonCorgi makes good points.

If Liberty Media really want to maximize the USA side of the market there are few names that will accomplish that better than Andretti.

I wish them well. I'm just not sure the tank is willing to admit such a shark. "

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3. Posted by KKK, 10/04/2024 16:09

"Sorry bout my typos, I didn't have by coca cola bottom glasses on!"

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4. Posted by KKK, 10/04/2024 16:08

"On another note, I am a tru Andretti fan. I met and spoke to him when he drive fir Lotus. We cone from the sane town on Italy andd tge nan oozes racing and is so passionate. He would add so much more to F1. It would also help with F1 in the US, not that j dare forstreet circuits and all the gawdy razzmatazz. He us a racer, hus son us a racer. Please let him in!"

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5. Posted by BrightonCorgi, 10/04/2024 15:22

"Andretti's are one of most beloved last names in America. Regardless if you're into auto racing or not."

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6. Posted by ffracer, 10/04/2024 15:20

"Agree with all, this is beautiful. Love the group shot in front of the anointed facility with the World Champion at the helm. Mario, a true racing God that drove Everything and worked with so many greats and for so many teams just seems surreal. I’m sure the break in the clouds is from all the departed greats and incredible scribes long missed - shining down. So cool.

Hopefully, corporate and fan pressure will finally put paid to F1s hypocritical stance and let this happen... while our dear Mario is still with us FFS."

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7. Posted by KKK, 10/04/2024 14:46

"I really hope all the people who objected look again. Andretti will for sure be better than some of the crop currently in F1. Its probably those who are worst, that are objecting. It needs new blood, a team with a real name and not an advertising board. "

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8. Posted by BrightonCorgi, 10/04/2024 14:29

"All the fans of F1 are hoping & rooting for Andretti's entrance into F1.

If Liberty is so hot for building F1; why not go for the low hanging fruit? The olde guard are worried the yanks are going to start winning. They weren't so worried about Haas, but Andretti is another ball of wax."

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