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Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur believes that Formula 1’s continued growth in the United States is more dependent on developing a
Since Liberty Media took over F1 at the end of 2016, it has gained a significant increase in popularity in the United States, leading to the addition of races in Miami and Las Vegas alongside the Austin event. Michael Andretti’s team has applied to enter F1 from the 2025 season, but must first negotiate terms with Formula One Management. The proposal has faced opposition from existing teams who are concerned about a diluted prize pot. Alfa Romeo team boss, Frederic Vasseur, believes that the focus should be on having successful American drivers in the sport rather than solely American teams, citing the popularity of F1 in the Netherlands due to Max Verstappen. While some teams argue that stability should be prioritized before introducing an 11th team, Vasseur believes the landscape has changed since the previous Concorde Agreement which opened the possibility for expansion.
