Vasseur: Andretti must show ‘added value’ to F1 beyond American status

Vasseur: Andretti must show ‘added value’ to F1 beyond American status

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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur asserts that Andretti must demonstrate its “added value” to Formula 1 beyond being a prospective

The FIA has officially approved Andretti Formula Racing’s proposal to join Formula 1 by the 2025 season, but negotiations with Formula One Management are still required for final approval. The current teams have expressed concerns about the potential dilution of the end-of-season prize pot with the addition of another team. Williams chief James Vowles believes that existing teams need to be financially stable before welcoming an 11th team. Alfa Romeo team boss Frederic Vasseur shares similar sentiments, stating that the landscape has changed since the previous Concorde Agreement allowed for grid expansion. Vasseur also questions the added value that Andretti’s American outfit would bring to the already existing American team and driver in Haas.

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Source: Motorsport Week