Originally, the Andretti Global facility at the Airport, just north of 96th Street, was to be a shop for Indy cars, sports cars, a museum, restaurant and headquarters for the Andretti auto racing operation.  Now that Andretti’s Cadillac Formula One team has been approved to join the F1 grid in the 2026 season, that has all changed.  The 400,000 square-foot facility will bring plenty of high-tech employees and visitors, including international media, from around the world.  The Formula One series is by far the biggest and most popular racing series in the world.

Fishers Economic Development Director Megan Baumgartner presented a economic development project agreement to the City Council that includes no new incentives, but reflects the changed focus of the TWG/Andretti Fishers operation.

Chief Operating Officer for TWG Motorsports, and President of Andretti Global, Jill Gregory. explained how the new facility will be devoted to Formula One only, because of the need for advanced technical staff and equipment to prepare cars to compete in F1.

When asked about the firm’s commitment to the environment in light of its close proximity to Ritchey Woods, Gregory responded that the FIA (F1’s sanctioning body) has very strict protocols all teams must follow environmentally. (FIA stands for the French Phrase Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, which translated into English means International Automobile Federation).

The Fishers City Council approved the project agreement changes unanimously.