P1racenews AI automatic summary:
We don’t yet have the 11th team on the F1 grid, but a 12th? And from China? Not beyond possibility, it seems.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has expressed openness to a team from China entering F1, potentially increasing the competitiveness and global reach of the sport. The addition of an 11th team, Cadillac, to the grid next season marks a significant development after a three-year wait for the American outfit’s entry application. Ben Sulayem has indicated a possibility for a 12th team, highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance between the number of teams and races in F1.
The process for considering new team entries is based on fair evaluation criteria and fulfilling the requirements set by the FIA, rather than favoring specific entities. While there is no immediate urgency for a 12th team, the potential inclusion of a Chinese team could have substantial benefits for F1 in terms of commercial appeal and market growth. Ben Sulayem emphasized the significance of any new team contributing meaningfully to the long-term sustainability and success of Formula 1.
