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Pressure mounts on F1 as Andretti's ambitions accelerate

Pressure mounts on F1 as Andretti's ambitions accelerate
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Andretti is stepping up its efforts to secure a spot in the Formula 1 pitlane.

Andretti is stepping up its efforts to secure a spot in the Formula 1 pitlane.

According to The Hill, a political newspaper in the US, with an investigation by congress already underway regarding F1's rejection of the hopeful new team, it appears another formal investigation might soon commence.

This time, a bipartisan group of senators has penned a letter urging the Biden administration to investigate if F1's refusal breaches anti-trust regulations.

The senators expressed "substantial concerns" that stakeholders in Formula 1 might have "colluded to exclude Andretti-Cadillac to insulate themselves from competition on the track and in the European car market".

On the same day, Andretti made a significant announcement that it had engaged the expertise of renowned F1 engineer Pat Symonds, who will start a 'gardening leave' from his role as the chief technical officer at Liberty Media-owned F1.

"Pat's keen understanding of aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics and Formula 1 power units will be instrumental as we continue to build a competitive team," Michael Andretti stated.

"I believe his expertise has been pivotal in shaping the narrative of Formula 1 and his vote of confidence in joining our effort speaks volumes."

Nick Chester, who previously worked closely with Symonds during their successful stint at Renault in F1, is already part of Andretti as the technical director.

Symonds, at the age of 70, will undertake the role of 'executive engineering consultant'.

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