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The topic of Formula 1’s dismissal of Andretti reared its head once again during pre-season testing in Bahrain and Red
The 10 teams in F1 were against adding an 11th entry due to concerns about sharing financial gains post-covid. Formula One Management rejected Andretti’s bid, citing lack of sufficient value for the series. Andretti can still join by taking over an existing team through commercial terms. Michael Andretti previously tried to negotiate a takeover of Sauber but now focuses on potentially acquiring Haas. Haas, although struggling on track, is currently not open to selling. Andretti would have initially used Alpine engines if their entry had been accepted. FOM’s decision on new team entries is final, with McLaren and others now focusing on the upcoming season.
