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The FIA President has addressed concerns that a rejection for Andretti could stoke further tensions between the governing body and Formula One Management.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has no concerns about Andretti’s acceptance into Formula 1 and does not believe the matter will go to court. Andretti Formula Racing has passed the technical and sporting requirements and is now in Phase 3 of the entry process, involving commercial discussions with Formula One Management (FOM). However, FOM and the current teams have displayed lukewarm reactions, possibly due to concerns about reduced prize money and the need for new teams to bring added value. There are worries that if Andretti is not accepted, it could result in anti-competitive issues with the EU. Nonetheless, Ben Sulayem has stated that the FIA has kept meticulous records to address any potential legal challenges. He does not anticipate the matter going to court and asserts that the FIA and FOM are committed to their partnership.
Source: RacingNews 365
