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The three key factors that led F1 to turn down Andretti
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has consistently maintained that any 11th team would have to prove its value to the series as a whole, implying that the American squad faced a challenging task to secure a spot. It is not surprising that F1 has rejected Andretti’s application, as the decision took three months of deliberation. What stood out was the detailed response from F1, which outlined the issues at stake, possibly to mitigate the risk of legal action. The explanation cited three main factors against granting Andretti entry, including the double challenge posed by the new 2026 regulations and the logistical difficulties of preparing cars for both 2025 and 2026. F1 also expressed doubts about Andretti’s understanding of the technical challenges and its proposed dependence on a compulsory power unit supply.
