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Five reasons man denied trip to space by UK Government because he works for a Japanese company. Number three will shock you! (And number four was Hillary.)
https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/02/19/an ... w-f1-team/The fact that Mario Andretti has stated that the application has been submitted suggests Andretti not only has the wherewithal to stand up a new F1 operation, but also the finances to deal with the sport’s $200 million anti-dilution fee.
That sum is in place for two reasons; firstly to ensure the barrier to entry is sufficient to attract only serious efforts, while compensating rival teams as the prize money fund is diluted by the arrival of a new entity.
Formula 1 currently has a number of open slots, left behind following the demise of teams such as Caterham, Marussia, and HRT in recent years.
In 2010, the sport was also set to welcome the USF1 operation, though that never got off the ground.
Most recently, F1 has welcomed the addition of Haas, an American registered operation though with its base of operations in what was the Marussia facility in the United Kingdom and its design office in Maranello.
Andretti would make for a significant addition to the grid, not only due to the family heritage it has in Formula 1 but also as it signals further American interest.
Yesterday, a new deal was announced that will see the United States Grand Prix remain on the calendar until at least 2026, while Miami will host the sport in May around an all-new venue.
The USGP last year attracted 400,000 fans over the weekend, compared with 100,000 at its first event in 2012.
There has also been strong speculation of a new event in Las Vegas, with suggestions the deal is all but done.
Andretti also has solid pedigree, both as a driver and team owner.
He has a successful IndyCar programme and is involved in a number of other series globally, including Formula E.
Together with Ryan Walkinshaw and Brown, he’s a part-owner of the Walkinshaw Andretti United Supercars team.
https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/02/24/wo ... 1-billion/“Andretti is a [major] name, for sure, and the American market is important,” said Wolff.
“We are the absolute pinnacle, this is the Champions League or the NFL, and redistributing franchises on the go is not how it should be. It’s not the intention of F1 and the FIA either.
“But if a real brand with good people, necessary funding, not only the $200m but probably you need more around $1bn if you want to play in this club straight from the get-go – then why not?”
The $200 million anti-dilution fee is a means to ensure only serious efforts attempt to enter the sport, seemingly warding off moonlighters such as Stefan GP and others.
It also compensates the rest of the F1 field as the prize money is divided among more operations, thereby reducing everyone’s slice of the cake.
“They’re not the only ones that are making noises about coming in,” said Red Bull’s Christian Horner of Andretti’s apparent interest.
“But there is a clear criteria through the Concorde Agreement that has to be met and approved.
“I’m sure they’re engaged in that process.
“Of course, that agreement is there to protect the 10 incumbents and not to dilute that, so obviously, that would need to be carefully looked at.”
The Formula 1 grid has featured just 20 cars since Manor closed its doors at the end of 2016, though has routinely seen greater numbers throughout its history.
During the 1980s such was the interest that lesser teams took part in pre-qualifying as demand for a starting spot far outstripped supply.
However, the sport has become far more professional in the decades since then, with a franchise system now in place that limits the entries to, according to McLaren’s Andreas Seidl, 24.
The McLaren boss supports Andretti’s efforts, noting the impact it would have for the sport in the United States.
“We definitely would welcome the Andretti team,” he said.
“The Andretti name and US team, which will help to grow the sport further in the US, I think will also open up simply more possibilities again to get young drivers in the more teams we have.
“And in the end, the earlier we get to 12 teams, for example, which is the maximum we can have, I think would just help to drive the franchise value even higher for us teams.
“So absolutely open for it, and we’d love to compete with them.”
Peter Sauber is linked to the team only by name and history. He has no say in company's affairs. When he sold his team, I think his only condition was, that team stays where it is. (I am not sure whether that wish is still respected.)Ruslan wrote: ↑2 years ago Yea, I don’t completely buy that explanation. Peter Sauber is 78 years old. He is fighting tooth and nail to maintain operational control of the team?
At that age, most people are more concerned about banking a little more money for their kids (he has two sons, I gather one works for Sauber).
My thoughts too.
Andretti stated that his organization contacted Haas repeatedly about potential team purchase. Offer is still on the table, however Haas is not (allegedly) interested to sell. (Was the offer high enough?) I was surprised by this claim, because a year or two ago it was said, that Hass lost interest in the F1.
I was wondering the same thing. If Haas are suddenly losing a lot of their money, they might be forced to sell now where they didn't want to before. Who knows?
Mario Andretti suggested that Renault was the most likely engine partner but that no final call has been taken on this front.
To me to suggest Herta is a Max equivalent when he has no F1 experience is a big call. ("Tell him he's dreamin'" comes to mind. )Andretti says he is already quite clear in some key details about his F1 entry, with him committed to bringing his IndyCar driver Colton Herta to grand prix racing.
Andretti believes Herta’s presence would be one of the keys to making the team’s presence a success for F1 as a whole, at a time when there are two races in America – at COTA and new-for-2022 Miami – and a third is being planned for Las Vegas.
He suggested that the way Max Verstappen has boosted Dutch interest in grand prix racing proves that an American driver could do the same for the potential audience in the USA.
“You look at the growth in ratings in the Netherlands because they’ve got a driver,” he said. “There’s none here. If you get a good driver with a good following like Colton, I think they’ll be in great shape.
“To me it’s a no-brainer. I don’t know what the hold-up is, so hopefully they figure it out. The way we’re going to do it is going to be first class all the way. We’ve got big plans that will really be good for Formula 1.
I would prefer that Andretti be an 11th team instead of buying out an existing team. We clearly need more teams, more seats, and more real drivers. FIA needs to revise their regulations to encourage new teams instead of raising barriers to their entry.
Didn't we aready deja this vu? Williams had an idea the US market might get behind F1 when they brought in Indy winner Jacques Villenueve as I reall, then Toro Rosso had Scott Speed and Sebastien Bourdais to try and get the USA market interested in F1 and that didn't work out either as I recall. There are probably other examples of this but I can't think of them right now. I admire what he's trying to do by saying he'd bring in a proven US driver to his team but as I say, it's been tried before and it didn't work, I don't see why it would this time.Everso Biggyballies wrote: ↑2 years agoMario Andretti suggested that Renault was the most likely engine partner but that no final call has been taken on this front.
It is understood that Ferrari remains an option if the team does get approval for the 2024 entry.
Michael Andretti added and said Renault was “one of the options”, but clarified there was “another one” and that no decision had yet been taken.
Herta still seems to be the centrepin to the whole thing, Michael thinking Herta will galvanise the US fans as Max did with the Dutch.....To me to suggest Herta is a Max equivalent when he has no F1 experience is a big call. ("Tell him he's dreamin'" comes to mind. )Andretti says he is already quite clear in some key details about his F1 entry, with him committed to bringing his IndyCar driver Colton Herta to grand prix racing.
Andretti believes Herta’s presence would be one of the keys to making the team’s presence a success for F1 as a whole, at a time when there are two races in America – at COTA and new-for-2022 Miami – and a third is being planned for Las Vegas.
He suggested that the way Max Verstappen has boosted Dutch interest in grand prix racing proves that an American driver could do the same for the potential audience in the USA.
“You look at the growth in ratings in the Netherlands because they’ve got a driver,” he said. “There’s none here. If you get a good driver with a good following like Colton, I think they’ll be in great shape.
“To me it’s a no-brainer. I don’t know what the hold-up is, so hopefully they figure it out. The way we’re going to do it is going to be first class all the way. We’ve got big plans that will really be good for Formula 1.