Andretti-Cadillac faces challenges in gaining approval from existing F1 teams. FIA president clarifies that teams have no say in the admission process.
As the prospective Andretti-Cadillac team continues to struggle for approval from the existing F1 outfits, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem emphasises that they have no say in the admission process.
But, now they face the task of convincing Formula 1 to open the door, which looks like it will be very tricky indeed.F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has appeared cold on the idea of expanding the grid, while the current teams are expressing concerns over the financial impacts of Andretti-Cadillac arriving and prompting an extra slice to be cut from the revenue pie, deeming the current $200 million anti-dilution fee, which Andretti-Cadillac would be required to pay, inadequate.
“Let’s ask ourselves a question – why do Michael Andretti and GM need the teams’ support? I don’t understand,” Ben Sulayem toldTo the suggestion that the teams’ input is then “irrelevant”, Ben Sulayem responded: “To this, yes.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mostert signs long-term Supercars deal with Walkinshaw Andretti UnitedSupercars star Chaz Mostert has re-signed for Walkinshaw Andretti United in a long-term deal with the Ford squad.
Read more »
Should all F1 cars be examined instead of FIA's 'spot-check' procedure?F1 teams are satisfied with the FIA’s current procedure of carrying out random “spot-checks” on some cars after each race.
Read more »
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc conspiracy debunked with 'data' explanation of FIA disqualificationData measured during the race reportedly prompted the FIA into action.
Read more »
Christian Horner's penalty prediction after FIA's 'colonoscopy' of Red Bull accountsChristian Horner does not think Red Bull's cost cap penalty has had its 'full impact' just yet.
Read more »
FIA Holds Meeting with F1 Drivers to Discuss Track Limit ViolationsFIA Sporting Commissioner Garry Connelly called for a meeting with F1 drivers and sporting directors to discuss track limit violations and potential harsher penalties. However, less than half of the grid attended the meeting. Recent FIA decisions regarding track limits have been questioned, leading to frustration among drivers. Incidents involving Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll, and Lando Norris were reviewed during the meeting.
Read more »
FIA reveals further details on Formula E Valencia battery fireThe FIA has revealed further details about a battery fire which took place earlier this week at Formula E pre-season testing in Valencia.
Read more »