The Andretti-Jourdain Autosports company was created to compete in the Mexican ‘Supercopa Mercedes’ series
MEXICO – In an unprecedented move in Mexican motorsport, the team Andretti Autosport will participate in a 100 percent Aztec series for the first time and will do so in partnership with Michel Jourdain Jr. to bring the team to life Andretti Jourdain Autosport who will compete in the 2021 season of the Mexican Super Cup in the tourist car category.
The alliance will try to project Mexican drivers into the categories in which the team participates Andretti Autosports in the U.S
“I am very happy to be part of this association Michael and the team Andretti Autosportsaid Jourdain, the champion of the Mercedes Cup Super Cup 2020.
“I think we have a lot in common, since both families have been fighting for so long. I am a huge fan of Andretti, Mario, Michael, Marco and also John, where I was lucky enough to be his teammate when I went to NASCAR. I’ve always loved racing with Michael, he was a great champion, so fast and precise on the track, ”said Jourdain Jr.
“I am really impressed with what he has now achieved 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 to Mexico. Be proud and for the Andretti. . name to keep winning. 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. “
For his part, Michel Andretti, President and CEO said, “This is a truly exciting new opportunity for Andretti Autosport, we are growing rapidly and expanding our global efforts and racing in Mexico is a major step in our evolution.”
“Not only can this provide opportunities for the team’s technical and business activities, it can also help foster new and diverse racing talent for our other racing platforms.”
The 2021 season will feature eight races, taking place in Guadalajara, Aguascalientes, León, Querétaro, Monterrey, Puebla, San Luis Potosí and Mexico City.