Exhibit 99.4

CONSENT TO BE NAMED AS A DIRECTOR NOMINEE

In connection with the filing by Andretti Acquisition Corp. of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board of directors of Andretti Acquisition Corp., in the Registration Statement and any and all amendments and supplements thereto. I also consent to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.

Dated: February 12, 2021

By:	/s/ Gerald D. Putnam
	Name: Gerald D. Putnam