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After calling for Expressions of Interest for an 11th team in F1, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has remarkably changed his tune
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has advised Michael Andretti to consider buying an existing Formula 1 team over starting a new one. Despite passing FIA’s technical and sporting evaluations, Andretti’s bid to enter F1 was rejected in January due to perceived lack of value to the sport. General Motors has offered to supply power units to Andretti’s potential team in 2028, but Ben Sulayem suggests seeking a different route to join F1. He recommends enhancing existing teams for quality over quantity, emphasizing the importance of strong, competitive teams in the sport. Ben Sulayem’s change in stance follows recent peace talks with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, aimed at improving collaboration and ensuring business sustainability in F1.
