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Formula 1 has protected Andretti through the decision to prevent its entry into the sport as early as 2025, according
Despite receiving approval from the FIA, Andretti’s proposal to join Formula One was rejected by Formula One Management. However, F1 has not completely closed the door on Andretti and would consider their application in 2028 if General Motors builds its own power unit. F1 expressed skepticism about Andretti’s competitiveness due to the upcoming regulation overhaul in 2026. Haas team boss, Steiner, understands why F1 deemed Andretti’s plans too ambitious but believes the door is still open for them in the future. Steiner also highlighted the difference between F1 and football in terms of team relegation, emphasizing that once a team is in F1, they have the right to stay in for a long time.
