Michael Andretti Rumors Are Talk of the Paddock at F1 U.S. Grand Prix

The F1 paddock at the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is filled with speculation that Michael Andretti has definitely bought or is working on a deal to obtain a major stake in the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team.

Andretti has declined interview requests from Autoweek.

Meanwhile, multiple team principals have already commented on the reports, including Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, whose Haas outfit could soon be joined by a second American-led team on the Formula 1 grid.

"I've spoken with Michael a couple of times, but not lately to be honest," Steiner said on Thursday. "I don't know what he's trying to do. In American racing, everyone knows everyone, so there may have been some discussions, but they were probably not as specific as you think."