The company Andretti-Jourdain Autosports was created to compete in the Mexican series ‘Mercedes Supercopa’
MEXICO CITY – In an unprecedented move in Mexican motorsport, the team Andretti Autosport will participate for the first time in a 100 percent Aztec serial and will perform in partnership with Michel Jourdain Jr. to bring the team to life Andretti Jourdain Autosport which will compete in the 2021 season of the Mexican Super Cup within the passenger car category.
The alliance will seek to project Mexican drivers into the categories where the team competes Andretti Autosports to the United States.
“I am very happy to make this partnership with Michael and equipment Andretti Autosport”Said Jourdain, champion of the 2020 season of the Mercedes Cup Super Cup.
“I think we have a lot in common, as the two families have been competing for so long. I’m a big fan of Andretti, Mario, Michael, Marc and also John, where I was lucky enough to be his teammate. “Team when I went to NASCAR. I always enjoyed running with Michael, he was a great champion, so fast and right on the track,” said Jourdain Jr.
“I am really impressed with what he has achieved now as a team owner in all the series in which he participates. It is a great honor that he chooses us and the Super Cup to launch his team in Mexico. We will do our best to feel proud and for Andretti’s name to continue to win. I want to thank Michael, JF and everyone in the Andretti Autosport organization. I hope to build a great relationship for many years to come. “
For its part, Michel Andretti, President and CEO said, “This is a really exciting new opportunity for Andretti Autosport. We are growing rapidly and expanding our global efforts and racing in Mexico is a big step in our evolution.”
“This can not only provide opportunities for the team’s technical and business operations, but it can also help foster new and diverse racing talent for our other racing platforms.”
The 2021 season will feature eight races, which will be held in Guadalajara, Aguascalientes, León, Querétaro, Monterrey, Puebla, San Luis Potosí and Mexico City.