Andretti Not Alone in F1 Entry Hopes as Stefano Domenicali Puts a Number on Aspiring Teams

The 2022 season has begun with a great race in Bahrain, where Ferrari managed to pick up their first one-two in 46 races. But aside from the thrilling races ahead, there are rumors surrounding new F1 teams applying to join the grid.

It is not unknown to F1 fans that Michael Andretti, the son of Mario Andretti, has tried so many times to have his own team in Formula One. He even tried to buy the majority of shares of Alfa Romeo. But the deal failed and since then Andretti has been pursuing FIA to enter the F1 grid with his own team, “Andretti Global”.

However, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed that they are not going to allow applicants to join motorsport that easily. Only some big names who have major importance in motorsports like Porsche and Audi would be accepted with open arms. Domenicali also revealed that recently he has received many more applicants to join the grid other than Andretti.

The F1 CEO shared, “There are those who have been very explicit in airing their request, such as Andretti, and others who prefer to remain silent. Let’s say more than one and less than eight.”

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“From our point of view, more teams do not imply a greater show on the track, unless they are from important entities,” Domenicali continued.

Which new F1 teams can join F1?

FIA has always shown an interest in teams like Porsche and Audi to join the Formula One grid. There are rumors that these entities might enter the sport. But, nothing has been made official as of now. There are also speculations that instead of joining F1 with their own teams, Audi and Porsche will join hands with established F1 teams as their engine manufacturers.

Some time ago, there was a lot of interest from an Asian F1 Team Panthera to enter the sport. They are still trying to get on the grid and eyeing entering the sport in 2026. Aside from all these teams, there is Michael Andretti, who is eagerly trying to get his own Formula 1 team. If Andretti manages to enter this motorsport then his F1 team will be the second American team after Haas F1.

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F1 fans should keep an eye on the developments going on in the sport. There can be some major changes in the future season. At the moment, the present teams are gearing up for the second race of this season in Jeddah, which will take place on 27th March.