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F1 boss Stefano Domenicali says he doesn’t “feel any pressure” to make a decision on Andretti’s bid to join the grid as the 11th team.
Andretti’s application was accepted by the FIA, the governing body of Formula 1, after going through a thorough process. However, F1 still needs to give their approval from a commercial standpoint. So far, F1 has not hinted whether they will allow Andretti to join the grid. Many F1 team bosses have expressed concerns about the potential dilution and value that Andretti’s entry could bring to the sport. Formula 1 CEO, Domenicali, provided an update on the Andretti bid, stating that it is a process on the commercial side that they respect and will provide an answer when ready. However, he emphasized that they do not feel pressured and their duty is to do the right job. Additionally, Domenicali mentioned that F1 is seeing an increase in rookie drivers and attracting more young talent through their academy projects, including the development of female drivers, which he considers a positive for the future.
