Mario Andretti offended by F1 rejection. 'If they want blood, well, I’m ready,' says 1978 champ

Apr 21, 2024 1790

BY: Jenna Fryer

Mario Andretti said Friday he was deeply offended by the language Formula One Management used in denying his family and General Motors the opportunity to join the global motorsports series. The 1978 Formula 1 world champion said he was “devastated” when F1 rejected Andretti and General Motors in late January in their application to expand the current grid to accommodate a two-car American team.

The F1 rejection came after a six-month review of Andretti's application and the reasoning for the denial was taken personally by both Mario and Michael Andretti, as well as GM, which plans to partner with Andretti in F1 under its Cadillac brand.

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SOURCE: https://sports.yahoo.com

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