Andretti could not get approval from F1 to enter. But the situation changed in September when he reduced his role with his namesake organization.

The bid for an F1 team was initially headed by IndyCar icon Michael Andretti, but he stepped back from the limelight. Now, owner Dan Towriss is heading the project with the hope of getting a General Motors-branded outfit onto the grid in 2026, with bespoke, Cadillac-badged power units as early as 2028.

Formula 1 legend Mario Andretti talked to Fox News Digital about the popularity of the sport in the United States and whether another American driver or team could help boost it even more.