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Team owner Michael Andretti looks on during practice for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Michael Andretti hands race team over to business partner. Formula 1 plans in limbo

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Marcus Ericsson, left, Michael Andretti, center, and Kyle Kirkwood attend a news conference for the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach auto race, Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Long Beach, Calif. The biggest offseason move was Ericsson, the 2022 Indy 500 winner, who left Chip Ganassi Racing for Andretti Global. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer, File)

Andretti has crash-tested an F1 car even after series rejection, still interested in NASCAR

Associated Press

Michael Andretti, left, talks with FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem before the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Formula One has rejected Andretti Global's application to join the global racing series in 2025 or 2026 but said Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, it is willing to revisit the issue in 2028 when General Motors has an engine ready for competition. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer, File)

Formula 1 rejects Andretti’s bid to join series, will reconsider when GM has engine built

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Andretti’s F1 effort boosted by General Motors plan to supply engines starting in 2028

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Marcus Ericsson, left, Michael Andretti, center, and Kyle Kirkwood attend a news conference for the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach auto race, Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Long Beach, Calif. Former Indianapolis 500 champion Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, is leaving Chip Ganassi Racing and moving to Andretti Autosport after this season. Andretti Autosport made the announcement Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, adding Ericsson to a lineup that features Colton Herta and Kyle Kirkwood. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer, File)

Michael Andretti rebrands eponymous racing empire to Andretti Global

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Michael Andretti, left, talks with FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem before the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix auto race at Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The FIA has received “more than five” expressions of interest from teams interested in joining Formula One, the president of the governing body told The Associated Press on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, with a decision on expansion expected by the end of the month. The bid that stands out most to Mohammed Ben Sulayem is from Andretti Global and General Motors — a supportive sign that Michael Andretti may indeed get the F1 team he's been fiercely chasing. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer, File) **FILE**

FIA wonders how it can deny General Motors a spot on Formula 1 grid

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Alexander Rossi races during an IndyCar auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Sunday, July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar) **FILE**

Chaos builds inside Andretti Autosport as teammates fume

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 2, 2015, file photo, car owner Michael Andretti speaks to a reporter during a news conference in Philadelphia. Alexander Rossi doesn't mince words about last season, when Andretti Autosport won just one race as an organization. &quot;I just think we sucked globally,&quot; he said of the effort. Michael Andretti understands the team must be better and in an interview with The Associated Press insisted the turnaround has begun. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Michael Andretti builds different racing name as team owner

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

In this Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Mario Andretti looks on before the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andretti feels the same pain as so many others these days. His wife died two years ago, long before the pandemic. And his beloved nephew lost a brutal battle with colon cancer. But then COVID-19 claimed his twin brother and one of the greatest racers of all time is not immune from the loneliness and depression sweeping the world. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

Mario Andretti navigates personal loss, loneliness of pandemic

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Takuma Sato, of Japan, celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 28, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Takuma Sato holds off Helio Castroneves to give Andretti another Indy 500 win

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 19, 2010, file photo, John Andretti watches during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The month of May is traditionally a celebration for the Andretti family. This year, John Andretti, Mario Andretti's nephew, is battling late-stage colon cancer that has spread to his liver. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Family delivers message on behalf of Andretti’s cancer fight

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Driver Kurt Busch, right, talks to a crew member, center, and team owner Carl Haas, left, after dropping out of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Busch emotional in collecting top rookie award

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Marco Andretti leads Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, through the first turn during the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)

Andretti name comes up short again in Indy 500

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

In this photo taken on May 11, 2014, car owner Michael Andretti, right, talks with drivers Ryan Hunter-Reay, left, and Marco Andretti during practice for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Andretti Autosport a budding auto racing empire

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Ed Carpenter pulls in after winning the pole during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

IndyCar teams nearing respite from busy month

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, holds his head after pulling off the course during the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 10, 2014. Hinchcliffe was taken from the track on a stretcher and transported to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion after he was hit in the head with debris. A replay appeared to show debris from a car in front of him flew into his cockpit following a restart. (AP Photo/Greg Huey)

Hinchcliffe to miss more time with concussion

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, drives through turn 13 during practice for the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Drivers, teams contend with new oddities at Indy

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Ryan Hunter-Reay, right, and Marco Andretti celebrate after Hunter-Reay won the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama auto race on Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Andretti’s runner-up sets stage for Indy races

Associated Press

Andretti hoping changes make team IndyCar force

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Patrick happier than ever, on and off the track

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press