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Alpine, Renault backing Andretti's F1 bid

May 17 Alpine has emerged in support of Michael Andretti's bid to add an eleventh team to Formula 1. Although the enthusiasm of Liberty Media, the FIA and at least half of the existing teams has been lacklustre, former driver Andretti's former F1 employer – McLaren – is in support. Andretti's father, F1 legend and former world champion Mario, will even drive an old McLaren ahead of the US grand prix in Austin later this year. Mario, 82, said in Miami that his son is determined to convince F1 to green light his new team in 2024. 'We can do that,' he told Auto Motor und Sport when asked if the Andretti bid can meet all of the requirements, including financial. 'With an American...
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