Formula 1 News: Andretti Cadillac post UK job openings

Despite rejection of their F1 entry by Formula One Management (FOM), Andretti Cadillac has posted job openings for 60 Formula 1 positions at its new European headquarters in Silverstone and has now started a recruiting spree to populate its European base with F1 staff.

And this worries the existing F1 teams – how many of their top talent will Andretti-Cadillac poach?

The 60 vacancies include senior F1 roles such as head of aero development, head of mechanical design and various other engineering positions including aerodynamics and CFD, model design, electronics, control systems, IT, vehicle performance and manufacturing.

All roles are based in its Silverstone Park estate on the outskirts of the grand prix circuit and across the road from Aston Martin’s new headquarters.

Mario Andretti was offended by FOM’s rejection, but said there would be more sit-down meetings with F1 chiefs, including at next week’s Miami Grand Prix.

“We only had one meeting with them, that’s a problem,” the 1978 world champion told AP.

“We haven’t had enough. I think that’s why I really welcome our next meeting. Let’s sit down.

“There were some opportunities missed along the way, but we’ve got to look forward, not back. I’m remaining hopeful because we never stop working towards this.

“It was made clear that our work is at pace, and as you can see, we’re not just talking.

“We’re putting brick and mortar together. We’ve shown that with the team that already has a place in Silverstone.”