It was wise of Michael Andretti to step aside, obviously recognizing that (rightly or wrongly) he was one of the main obstacles in the team's admission. My money is on Ferrari supplying the PU, gearbox and rear suspension until GM are ready with their own engine. I don't think Audi could be compelled to do so since they'd be a new manufacturer in their first year. Andretti and Honda have worked together Stateside so that is perhaps an option, however. Overall it's gonna be good for the sport, I think. As long as GM stay committed!
I forgot Honda worked with Andretti so closely, that's a great point. the rules have changed so much since we had more than 20 cars on track. Qualifying should be packed! I wonder if it will warrant a rule change? still 15 make it through to Q2?
@@RacingBlind9 Yes; even though Honda are meant to be "exclusive" to Aston Martin in 2026 I think the PU regulations will override any contract of that nature. Indeed, I'd imagine the quali format will need to be adjusted slightly to accommodate the larger grid. Q1 and Q2 dropzones would be now be the slowest seven drivers, instead of the slowest five.
It was wise of Michael Andretti to step aside, obviously recognizing that (rightly or wrongly) he was one of the main obstacles in the team's admission.
My money is on Ferrari supplying the PU, gearbox and rear suspension until GM are ready with their own engine. I don't think Audi could be compelled to do so since they'd be a new manufacturer in their first year. Andretti and Honda have worked together Stateside so that is perhaps an option, however.
Overall it's gonna be good for the sport, I think. As long as GM stay committed!
I forgot Honda worked with Andretti so closely, that's a great point.
the rules have changed so much since we had more than 20 cars on track. Qualifying should be packed! I wonder if it will warrant a rule change? still 15 make it through to Q2?
@@RacingBlind9 Yes; even though Honda are meant to be "exclusive" to Aston Martin in 2026 I think the PU regulations will override any contract of that nature.
Indeed, I'd imagine the quali format will need to be adjusted slightly to accommodate the larger grid. Q1 and Q2 dropzones would be now be the slowest seven drivers, instead of the slowest five.