FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed he advised Michael Andretti to link up with a manufacturer in his bid to join F1
But while the teams aren’t in favour, the FIA is with Ben Sulayem adamant Andretti and General Motors would be a good addition to the grid. After all, he told the American to find a manufacturer and that’s exactly what he did.t at the recent Rally of Monaco.
“We were very clear in our answer at the time. We want a manufacturer. We told Andretti to work with one if they were serious about it. We encouraged them, they delivered.” From the General Motors name to America’s growing popularity in the United States, Ben Sulayem is baffled as to why Formula 1 bosses having opened the door to Andretti.“We wanted a big manufacturer. You are one. I had good discussions with the President of GM. He told me it wasn’t his decision alone. It was the governing body. They sent us a letter.He also feels saying no to General Motors would not be good for the FIA nor Formula 1.
He added: “We can add two more teams. That’s what the rules say. If they’re credible and they mean business, then we should let new teams come in.“”In a short time, maybe as early as next week, another manufacturer could sign for the 2026 engine regulations.”
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