Mario Andretti says 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.

Mario Andretti recently expressed his discontent over Formula One Management's decision to reject the Andretti Global bid to join the F1 grid in 2026. Despite fulfilling initial criteria set by the FIA, their application was turned down, leaving the racing legend feeling slighted.

Mario Andretti continues to express his displeasure with Formula 1's decision to deny Andretti Global an entry into the world championship.

Mario Andretti says he was "offended" by comments from Formula 1 about how Andretti Global would not be competitive if it was granted an entry, as well as disrespect over the General Motors partnership.

Andretti Global and Cadillac have met numerous obstacles from Formula One's current owners to join the series in 2026

Ahead of a key meeting with Formula 1, Mario Andretti admits he was “offended” by the way the sport defended its decision to block the debut of an eleventh team. Andretti, with the express support of General Motors,

Mario Andretti expressed deep dismay on Friday over the way Formula One Management rejected his family and General Motors’ bid to join the global motorsports series. The 1978 Formula 1 champion took to social media to convey his devastation after F1 turned down their application to expand the current grid for a two-car American team.