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Full statement: F1’s decision to reject Andretti’s entry bid for 2025
Andretti Formula Racing, LLC applied to participate in the FIA Formula One World Championship in response to the FIA’s invitation. After an initial assessment process, the FIA determined that the Applicant’s application fulfilled their selection criteria and should progress to the next stage. The Commercial Rights Holder then conducted a commercial assessment of the Applicant’s value to the Championship. Materials submitted by all four applicants were reviewed, and the Applicant provided responses to a set of questions. An invitation for an in-person meeting was extended to the Applicant, but they did not accept. The review process considered factors such as competitiveness, power unit supply arrangements, fan growth and engagement potential, stakeholder opinions, and operational impact. The conclusions and key findings of the review process are summarized in this document.
