Van der Zande praises Andretti Cadillac: “This attractive brand definitely belongs in Formula 1”

Ranger van der Zande would do that Andretti Cadillac Finds addition to Formula 1, writes in his column FORMULA1.nl. The Dutch racing driver is himself part of Cadillac in the American IMSA Championship and knows better than anyone what a car brand can mean to the sport.

Van der Zande believes that many Europeans don’t realize how big General Motors, the parent company behind Cadillac, really is. It is also responsible for brands such as Chevrolet and Corvette. That a major American automaker wants to enter Formula 1 with Andretti as an American team is one Huge traffic – And Andretti is a great name for Cadillac that is in keeping with the history of Formula 1, as Mario and Michael Andretti participated there.”

However, according to Van der Zande, American Motorsports is being looked at next weekend at the start of the 24 Hours of Daytona. Unjustified, says the driver. “The biggest NASCAR teams are as big or bigger than most F1 teams in terms of budget and factory,” says the 36-year-old. “The same goes for Ganassi, Cadillac or Penske. Don’t underestimate Andretti either.

Van der Zande strongly predicts Andretti’s Cadillac in Formula 1

Andretti will have to adapt to Formula 1, but they have a few years to do so. On the other hand, Van der Zande believes that Andretti will be ahead of Haas, AlphaTauri and Sauber (Alfa Romeo) in Formula 1. According to the Dutchman, Formula 1 teams can prepare for a combat team from America. “If Andretti and Cadillac are allowed to enter the sport.”

Formula 1 teams They are not very excited About adding the eleventh team. Van der Zande believes these teams should look beyond the money they lose due to the arrival of a new team. “The growth potential for Formula 1 in America is still huge. And with a population of 330 million, mass is cash. An attractive American brand like Cadillac definitely belongs in Formula 1.”