Andretti's F1 bid given FIA green light as new team one step closer to joining championship

Andretti have been given the green light to enter Formula 1 by the FIA, but now await approval from F1's owners.

In January, the FIA, the sport's governing body, launched an application process for new teams to seek to join Formula 1 in 2025, 2026 - when new engine regulations take effect - or 2027.The FIA and Liberty Media-owned Formula 1, who control the sport's commercial rights, both have a say on the matter.

Stream every F1 race and more with NOWFormer racing driver Michael Andretti is fronting a bid from his team, which races in other motorsport disciplines, in collaboration with General Motors brand Cadillac.More to follow…This is a breaking news story that is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh this page for the latest updates.Sky Sports brings you live updates as they happen. Get breaking sports news, analysis, exclusive interviews, replays and highlights.

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