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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has told Andretti Cadillac to try and buy an existing Formula 1 team rather than attempt to join the sport as a new entrant, despite initiating the process for ne…
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem advised Andretti Cadillac to consider purchasing an existing Formula 1 team rather than trying to enter the sport as a new entity. Ben Sulayem backed Andretti’s bid and pushed for the FIA to allow new teams to vie for a spot on the grid, with room for at least two more constructors in F1. Andretti was the sole submission approved by the FIA, meeting all set criteria for a new team, with the green light to negotiate with Formula One Management. However, FOM refused an entry before 2028, suggesting a stronger position with a GM power unit onboard for Andretti Cadillac would be more favorable. Ben Sulayem suggested Andretti should acquire an existing team rather than becoming the 11th entrant, emphasizing quality over quantity in F1 to optimize competitiveness.
