P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The solution that would avert Andretti and F1’s collision course
Formula 1 has to make a binary decision on Andretti’s entry: yes or no. However, there is a potential solution that allows Andretti and the Cadillac brand to join without adding an 11th team. This solution involves convincing Andretti to buy and merge with an existing team, similar to the Sauber situation. The availability of a team to buy is uncertain, as no team is officially for sale and the high team values make it unlikely. Alpine and AlphaTauri are potential candidates, as Alpine has recently sold a stake and Forbes values them at $1.4bn, while AlphaTauri is valued at $1.125bn. Andretti has previously approached Haas but was rejected, but the possibility of Gene Haas or Williams selling cannot be ruled out. This would provide an opportunity for team owners to strike a deal with the assistance of F1. Considering the FIA’s approval and Andretti’s previous attempt to buy a team, this option might be more appealing than F1 rejecting them outright. Legal action would be a costly alternative.
Source: The Race
