P1racenews AI automatic summary:
With everything pointing to Renault gearing up to sell its Alpine-branded Formula 1 team, why isn’t Andretti using it as an obvious way onto the grid?
Renault appears to be preparing to sell its Alpine-branded Formula 1 team, potentially offering Andretti’s F1 bid a pathway to finally join the grid. Andretti has been advancing its 2026 entry bid, enhancing its team and gaining support despite previous rejection from F1 management. Political pressure and an ongoing US Department of Justice anti-trust investigation may influence the situation. Fans and experts speculate on the possibility of Andretti acquiring Renault’s team to secure a grid spot. The emphasis is on finding an owner with genuine sporting ambition and positive intent within the F1 community. The value that a new team brings is a key focus in F1 decisions, but buying an existing team offers more straightforward entry opportunities.
