The FIA has approved Andretti’s new team bid after ruling it to be financially stable, able to achieve sustainability targets and use the F1 platform to contribute positively to society.
Mercedes driver Hamilton initially appeared to be in favour of Andretti, saying on Thursday ahead of the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix that it was “great” and would provide more jobs.
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But the current 10 teams are skeptical about a new entry destabilizing F1 and taking away from their commercial income. Andretti must now seek rights holder FOM approval if its entry is to progress any further.
Later, Hamilton appeared to step down from his Andretti support. He wrote on social media: “Nope, don’t support Andretti. Just the idea of another team in future if it’s a chance to make our sport more diverse.”
Source: Autosport