The second arrival of Donald Trump to the White House which will be completed next January will have its impact not only in the United States, but throughout the world. And, how could it be otherwise, also in Formula 1. In fact, although Trump is not yet president, there have already been preventive changes in the world championship.
The most obvious is goodbye to Greg Maffei. The CEO of Liberty Media He has resigned from his position a few weeks after Trump’s victory. And it’s not a coincidence. It is a direct consequence of the new phase in which the dispute between Andretti and Formula 1 enters with the arrival of the Republicans to the White House.
Andretti and Cadillac, very close to entering F1 after Trump’s victory
If we have to talk about big winners and losers in Formula 1 from Donald Trump’s victory in the last US elections, it seems that the roles are clear. The big loser is Greg Maffei, who resigned from his position as CEO a few days ago from Liberty Media, the company that owns Formula 1.
A resignation that seems like a preview of one of the most anticipated news of recent times: Cadillac is about to officially enter Formula 1. Mario Andretti is close to the Republicans, and the Trump administration is expected to be especially combative in gaining his entry into Formula 1.
Maffei was the great impediment to Cadillac’s access. To the point that he even told Andretti that “as long as I am in charge I will do everything possible to keep you from entering.” Well, Maffei is no longer in charge. And, theoretically, Andretti is also separated from Andretti Global. Those who prevented business due to a personal dispute no longer bother.
In fact, in recent hours it has been rumored that Cadillac would have made an offer to Renault to have access to the intellectual property of French engines. Let’s remember that Cadillac wants to make its own engine to enter Formula 1, and the Renault base, which is going to stop manufacturing its own, could be very useful.
Thus, Trump’s arrival at the White House has already managed to separate Maffei from Liberty Media and bring closer Cadillac’s entry into the world championship. And it could be just the beginning, because Formula 1 has many recent interests in the United Stateswith three races included, which will require good relations with Trump.
we will see When does Andretti’s income end? and if they can enter by 2026 as planned, even if it is still as clients of another motorist.
Source: www.motorpasion.com
