Andretti-Jourdain Autosports was created to compete in the Mexican series “Supercopa Mercedes”
MEXICO – In an unprecedented move in Mexican motor sports, the team Andretti Autosport will participate for the first time in a 100% Aztec series and will do so 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 in the passenger car category.
The alliance will seek to design Mexican pilots in the categories in which the team competes Andretti Autosports in the United States.
“I am just happy to be part of this Michael and the team Andretti Autosportsaid Jourdain, the Mercedes Cup 2020 Super Cup champion.
“I think we have a lot in common, because both families have been competing for so long. I’m a big fan of Andretti, Mario, Michael, Marco and also John, where I was lucky to be his teammate when I was at NASCAR. I always liked to compete with Michael, he was a great champion, so fast and even on the track, “said Jourdain Jr.
“I am really impressed with what he has achieved now as a team owner in all the series he participates in. It is a great honor that he chose us and the Super Cup to launch his team in Mexico. Be proud of Andretti’s name as well. to continue to win. I want to thank Michael, JF and everyone in the Andretti Autosport organization. I look forward to building a great relationship for many years to come. “
In turn, Michel Andretti, The 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 an important step in our evolution.”
“This can not only provide opportunities for the team’s technical and business operations, but can also help stimulate new and diverse racing talents for our other racing platforms.”
The 2021 season will include eight races, which will take place in Guadalajara, Aguascalientes, León, Querétaro, Monterrey, Puebla, San Luis Potosi and Mexico City.