Andretti, the 11th FIA Formula One Team? OK freedom is missing

After ensuring that no Formula 1 team has violated the cost limit regulations for the 2022 season, the FIA ​​will announce the result of another investigation within three weeks, the results of which will be of great importance. about him Evaluation process for the four teams Who asked Al-Ittihad to participate in the World Cup finals starting in the 2025 season.

Before the summer break, rumors surfaced in the pasture that two teams, Andretti and Hitechwas shortlisted, while in recent days All signs point in the direction of the American team.

The FIA ​​investigations began after the nomination period closed at the end of February. International Federation inspectors examined the technical capabilities of the candidates Visit the headquarters and analyze the facilities. The financial situation was then analyzed, another hotspot in the evaluation process.

It was one of the most sensitive aspects Confirm the team’s long-term commitmentbecause with the current valuation of teams – even the smallest teams are already worth over $1 billion – there is a risk Speculative processThat’s by saying, Sell ​​the structure and its place on the network after entering it.

According to information that has emerged in recent days, Andretti’s team It could have its operational headquarters in Banbury, More than a hundred employees work, above all, through a multi-year partnership with Renault/Alpine, which will ensure the American team The entire rear part and also many other components of the car.

In 2025, the power unit will be Alpine, and then Ball I should go to GMwhich will have to design and build a completely new engine based on the specifications of the new generation that will debut in 2026.

Andretti Ball and the XI Formula 1 Team, on the Liberty Media roof

Pending the official response from the International Automobile Federation, as no comment or information has yet appeared in this regard, there is already talk about the next step, which is The negotiations that Andretti will have to face Once it has received approval from the F1 Board of Directors.

In many aspects It is seen as the most difficult obstacle to overcomeagreeing with the commercial rights holder, is an essential step to be present in the World Cup network, as stipulated in the Concorde 2021 Charter.

In recent months, the teams currently in the tournament, and the team itself Stefano DomenicaliThe championship CEO has not made great opening messages towards new teams wanting to enter Formula 1.

Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 president and CEO, will have to consider Andretti’s entry into the circus from 2025.

Photography: Steven T/ Motorsport pictures

It is sensitive because it involves… income sharing, Coming from agreements with circuit promoters, selling TV rights and other concepts such as championship sponsorship and circuit clubs, with one team more than the current ten. New teams are required, as stipulated in the Accord Charter, to Which is compensated by an entry fee of $200 millionThis is a number that current Formula 1 teams would like to increase based on the increase in team ratings.

The impression is so Liberty does not want to risk causing a scandal Extreme positions can create conditions for legal action to be taken. If Andretti meets the requirements of the current regulation, He will have a good chance of entering the 2025 Formula 1 World ChampionshipBoth the commercial rights holder and the teams currently participating in the World Cup will have to accept some concessions.

In the long term, the issue of the entry of new teams will be a hotspot in the New Entente, and here it is very likely that the existing ten (or eleven) teams in Formula 1 will be Do everything possible to protect your site.