Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Andretti is the only potential new entrant to have expressed an interest in joining the F1 grid to the FIA Full story ⬇️
Andretti’s plans have so far beenfrom the F1 paddock, with F1 itself issuing a statement saying there were other less visible parties who were also interested in joining the grid.
Ben Sulayem held meetings with Andretti Global chief, Michael Andretti, and his father, 1978 world champion Mario, about their F1 plans last year, and said he was “very clear” that they needed to work with a major car manufacturer. But Ben Sulayem revealed he had a “good meeting” with the president of General Motors, Mark Reuss, ahead of the manufacturer’s board of directors giving the go-ahead, and questioned how such a big brand could be denied a place on the grid.
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