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A member of the European Parliament had called for an investigation into F1 – labelling it “a cartel.”
The European Commission stated that it is unable to determine if Formula 1 has barriers that violate anti-competitive laws. Christine Anderson MEP raised concerns about F1 denying Andretti a spot on the grid for 2026, suspecting a breach of EU Treaty articles. Anderson accused F1’s owners and teams of forming a “de facto cartel” by limiting competition. Investigations into the situation are also ongoing in the US Congress, with Andretti still having a chance for 2028. The Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, clarified that it lacks enough information to assess the alleged barriers to entry in Formula 1. While no immediate action is planned, the Commission remains open to investigating any evidence of anti-competitive behavior.
