Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll remains against the addition of Andretti into Formula 1, with the American company having been given permission by the FIA to become an 11th team. Andretti are the only team to have been accepted by the governing body; however, the final decision as to whether they’ll join the grid or
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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has shed light on Andretti’s endeavour to enter Formula 1, confirming that the team would secure “one of two” power units if commercial agreements are reached. The prospective team has now reached a pivotal phase in the entry process, involving negotiations with Formula One Management (FOM) as the Commercial Rights
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is adamant that Andretti will have a power unit supplier should FOM accept their entry into Formula 1, for the 2025 season. The governing body recently approved Andretti’s proposal to become an 11th team in F1, although it’s the FOM who will have the final say over whether the Americans
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As Andretti inches closer to securing its place as the 11th team in Formula 1, Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his belief that the American outfit possesses the quality to join the grid. The recent approval of Andretti’s application by the FIA marked a significant milestone, following a stringent application process that saw three
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The FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has underlined the ultimate authority of the FIA and FOM in deciding whether Andretti’s bid to join Formula 1 should be accepted, despite substantial resistance from F1 teams. The issue has sparked tensions in the FIA-F1 relationship, but Ben Sulayem remains unfazed, comparing their partnership to the Vatican and
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Following the FIA’s approval of Andretti-Cadillac’s F1 entry, the Renault Group have revealed that they are open to negotiations over becoming their power unit supplier, despite a recent deal between the duo having expired. It was widely reported that Renault had given Andretti an engine to prepare for their expected arrival into Formula 1, which
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In May 2021, Mercedes made an announcement that garnered significant attention in the motorsport world, stating that Romain Grosjean would undertake a Formula 1 test with them at Paul Ricard in the subsequent month. For Grosjean, this opportunity was a glimmer of hope following the early end of his F1 career the year before, a
MoreIn a move to bolster the Andretti–Cadillac Formula 1 bid, FIA Chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem has lent his unwavering support to the initiative, despite facing resistance from existing F1 teams. Ben Sulayem has argued that excluding Andretti–Cadillac from the sport would not only imperil their aspirations but also tarnish the FIA’s reputation. The FIA recently
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has voiced apprehensions regarding the equilibrium of Formula 1 following the FIA’s authorisation of Andretti Global’s entry into the championship, potentially transforming it into an 11-team competition. Marko’s concerns emerged following the FIA’s green light for Andretti’s bid, in collaboration with General Motors’ Cadillac brand, marking a significant stride towards
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Lewis Hamilton has shared his thoughts on Andretti’s anticipated entry into the world of Formula 1. While he initially appeared supportive of the idea of new teams joining the sport, Hamilton later clarified his stance, expressing reservations about Andretti’s potential presence on the grid. Andretti, a prominent force in both the IndyCar and Formula E
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