P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Was F1’s assessment of Andretti’s shortcomings fair?
FOM’s statement was bluntly critical of the Andretti Cadillac bid, stating that it felt the team would not reach an acceptable level and therefore did not see any commercial value in having them on the grid. FOM dismissed the idea of Andretti entering in 2025, as it would require building cars for two different regulations cycles in just two seasons. FOM’s main point is that an 11th team would only be worthwhile if it could achieve a degree of success, such as competing for podium finishes. In recent history, only Haas has survived as a new team, but it has yet to improve significantly and finished last in the constructors’ standings. The competitive barrier to entry has also increased as the gaps between existing teams have decreased. Andretti Cadillac, while potentially commercially interesting, would not bring enough value if it couldn’t fight for podiums.
