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Ben Sulayem: F1 needs ‘more teams and fewer races’
The Andretti team, backed by Cadillac and owned by Michael Andretti, has received approval from the FIA to potentially enter Formula One, pending approval from Liberty Media/FOM. However, concerns have been raised by existing teams regarding the anti-dilution fee and the increasing number of races on the calendar. The FIA President, Ben Sulayem, believes that the focus should be on attracting car manufacturers to join the sport and increase the number of teams. He hopes for a full grid of 12 teams and dreams of having an American team with an American driver and power unit. While there is a possibility for Andretti to compete without a commercial agreement, it is not the preferred outcome. The FIA sees itself as the primary custodian of the sport and emphasizes the importance of respecting their role in Formula One.
Source: Motorsport Week
