P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Will we see an eleventh team on the Formula 1 grid in 2025 or 2026 in the shape of Andretti Cadillac? Former Minardi team boss Paul Stoddart doesn’t see it happening.
Nowadays, no team relies on the money of a title sponsor to survive. All teams claim to be profitable, which is why they are not interested in partnering with Andretti. Andretti’s bid to become the 11th team might face obstacles due to the requirement of unanimous agreement under the current Concorde Agreement. Not everyone will support the addition of an 11th team. This lack of unanimity was also evident in the case of Las Vegas, where penalties for Ferrari and Carlos Sainz could not be waived. Therefore, I don’t see Andretti joining F1, which is unfortunate considering the potential for new drivers and the organization’s quality. However, we can still anticipate exciting championships in the coming years, just as last season was thrilling, even with Max Verstappen’s dominance.
