Lawrence Stroll says having the Andretti name back in Formula 1 would be a “great addition” to the sport, if “it’s true”.

Andretti Autosport, owned by Michael Andretti, is in talks with Sauber’s owners, Longbow Finance, to buy an 80 per cent stake in the team currently branded as Alfa Romeo.

It was thought an announcement could come as early as this weekend’s United States Grand Prix but a deal has yet to be reached, with reports claiming the negotiations are ongoing, they have just hit a bit of a stumbling block.

Should Andretti, who was recently spotted at Sauber’s Hinwil headquarters, buy the team, he will be up against Stroll in the World Championship, the Canadian being the owner of the Aston Martin F1 team.