The inaugural Cadillac chassis will carry the designation MAC-26, or Mario Andretti Cadillac 26, honouring 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti.
The announcement comes on the eve of the motorsport legend’s 86th birthday, February 28.
The chassis title acknowledges Andretti’s legacy whereas establishing a regular of excellence (Oh no, not the ‘custom of excellence’ vibe once more – Ed) that guides the group because it prepares for its debut season. The tribute reinforces a forward-looking identification rooted in efficiency and the pursuit of outcomes on the highest degree of motorsport, coupled with humility, humanity and fervour.
“Naming our first chassis MAC-26 displays the spirit Mario carried into Components 1 and the assumption that an American group belongs on this stage. His story embodies the American dream and conjures up how we strategy constructing this group every single day,” stated Dan Towriss.
“Mario Andretti is a legend of Components 1,” added Graeme Lowdon. “A real racer who is aware of win and push the boundaries of what’s doable. However greater than that, he’s an unbelievable man with a mild coronary heart who believes in everybody’s capacity to form their very own path.
“At first of my very own journey with the group, he requested me to not let him down, I hope that he might be proud to see the Cadillac Components 1 Staff automobile bearing his title lastly take to the grid.
“Racing has been the enjoyment of my life,” stated Andretti. “It’s the final praise that the Cadillac Components 1 Staff sees these years as significant and worthy of recording with this honour. I cherish the chance that it provides me to have a long-lasting bond with F1 and am genuinely appreciative of everybody who continues to acknowledge my half in racing historical past.”
