Chicago Aldermen Brendan Reilly and Brian Hopkins have discussed the potential of hosting a Formula 1 race in the city, with Hopkins noting F1's preference for a 10-year minimum deal. Reilly has reservations, stating 'It would have to be one or the other' when considering the city's ability to host both F1 and NASCAR. The Andretti F1 team, targeting a 2025 debut, has unveiled its first wind tunnel model but faces challenges as F1 has denied their bid. The decision has been met with criticism, with some accusing F1 of guarding its financial interests. No significant efforts have been made in Chicago to lay the groundwork for hosting an F1 race, despite the organization filing for local trademarks.
Good question but just another reason why I have little respect for @F1. Denying a legendary name like @michaelandretti @MarioAndretti @MarcoAndretti @AndrettiIndy into the mix is not just insulting, it’s embarrassing. IMO https://t.co/Q58W4SaI3W
Read an article that @F1 main sticking point with Andretti was sharing money with a new team. So how does a team enter Formula 1 ?
An emotional @MarioAndretti expressed how he feels about Andretti's #F1 rejection with a simple post on social media 😢 https://t.co/Q13GqKplYD
Never underestimate F1's ability to kill every single bit of the North American momentum they worked so hard to build.
As a huge advocate for when all motorsports thrives it’s good overall for racing, the US bloom is fast coming off the F1 rose for a lot of reasons and this one doesn’t help https://t.co/Q1ppJ5RJj8
Just when you think that F1 cannot possibly be more self-centered and arrogant. This decision is based on one thing and one thing only; not wanting to share an extra slice of the financial pie. https://t.co/PIwhZpOq4t
In its rejection of Andretti, the sport where 1 team won 21 of 22 races in '23 & where Haas/Williams/Sauber/Alpha Tauri combined for 6 podiums in 7 years says a future team must drive value & deliver competitiveness. On a truly head-scratching argument ⬇️ https://t.co/ObjNyQkjr9
It’s a sad day for F1 that a team with such heritage and motorsport at its core is rejected
F1 denies the Andretti-Cadillac bid https://t.co/noFJ4uyBlX
While #F1 currently doesn't think Andretti is a strong enough candidate to join the grid, there is one junior outfit many believe could make the grade. @gpracingonline went to visit @PREMA_Team to meet the organisation shaping world champions for 40 years…
I’m 61. I’ve loved #F1 all my life & I’ve worked in F1 half my life . Today is a shameful day. There’s no other word. #Andretti https://t.co/8GuVuYPj7i
🇬🇧 Silverstone 🇺🇸 Charlotte 🇩🇪 Cologne 🇺🇸 Fishers These four locations are the pillars of Andretti's #F1 project. Here's how the team plans to make it work ⬇️ https://t.co/4qrJoKGPFt
Guys I hate to kill all the F1 dreams I’ve been asked about since that story broke but here’s what Vegas did to get a ten year F1 deal. Merits of deal aside - there is NOBODY major in Chicago laying even early groundwork to recruit such a race here. https://t.co/z1h8FpT7oE. https://t.co/JqkAdGIoVo
Formula 1 filed for Chicago trademarks — but the Mayor's Office says no race plans are in the works. https://t.co/ClYS59klbj https://t.co/flrSifKgAX
Formula 1 Files For Chicago Trademarks, But Mayor's Office Says No Race Plans In The Works https://t.co/8jiZlMoTuv via @melodymercadotv/@BlockClubCHI
Andretti are still working towards a 2025 #F1 debut as its first wind tunnel model has been revealed. Technical director Nick Chester says that the design team is working flat out on the basis that it will get the green light from F1 for a debut in either 2025 or 2026. https://t.co/E3DUu8gI3d
The Andretti #F1 team is still working towards a 2025 race debut as the first images of its wind tunnel model have been revealed. @adamcooperF1 has all the details below ⬇️ https://t.co/C00KwqCN6a
Could Formula 1 come to Chicago? https://t.co/IjyugxSSHI
"[@Chicago] Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he doesn’t think the city could handle both F1 and NASCAR. 'It would have to be one or the other,' Reilly said." - @SunTimes https://t.co/yvUFEUcE2n
"There is some indication the city has held initial talks with F1 about a possible Chicago race, says downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins. 'I’m told that F1 typically requires a 10-year minimum deal....The conversation (with the city) did not get much past that.'" https://t.co/yvUFEUcE2n