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Domenicali: "Process was followed" with F1 Andretti Cadillac rejection
The Andretti Cadillac bid was initially approved by the FIA in October but later rejected by F1 in January, with both Andretti and General Motors challenging the statement issued by F1. F1 did, however, leave the possibility open for a works-backed entry in 2028, where Cadillac plans to have its own power unit developed by then. This new entry would require a new Concorde Agreement, potentially with different conditions from the current one, including the $200 million dilution fee for the existing teams. F1 CEO Domenicali confirmed that the correct protocols were followed in the rejection decision, and discussions for the next Concorde Agreement, effective in 2026, will include provisions for an 11th team. Domenicali anticipates starting discussions on renewing the Concorde Agreement with the teams soon, with the expectation that it will not require substantial changes this time around.
