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F1 boss plots comeback with brand new team
Otmar Szafnauer, the CEO and managing partner of Van Amersfoort Racing in F2, expressed ambitions to potentially form the 12th team on the F1 grid.
Szafnauer and VAR owner Rafael Villagómez Sr. were eyeing a spot on the grid alongside Cadillac as Team 12, should the opportunity arise.
In addition to F1, they are considering the possibility of entering the IndyCar series, with Prema as a potential target due to their financial struggles.
While the idea of adding a 12th team is enticing, there are concerns among existing team owners about revenue sharing and logistical challenges, as highlighted by F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
Despite these obstacles, Szafnauer remains open to the prospect and is looking to potentially expand their racing endeavors beyond F2.
