The FIA, the world’s governing physique for motorsport, confirmed on February 2: The process has begun for 2 extra racing groups to begin sooner or later. Michael Andretti’s workforce is the favourite.
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The Formula 1 area must be greater once more. The premier class at the moment consists of ten racing groups, that’s twenty vehicles. The world governing physique for motorsport has now opened a process to enable potential new groups to apply.
The Paris-based affiliation writes: “They welcome the curiosity of great opponents to enrich Formula 1. There are a lot of potential contenders, which is testomony to the continued progress and recognition of Formula 1.”
It is deliberate to improve the premier class by one or two competitors groups. The earliest begin date is 2025. Applications have to be submitted by the top of April 2023, with the World Motorsport Federation trying to determine whether or not to settle for somebody by the top of June. According to the rules, the utmost dimension of the Formula 1 area might be 24 racing vehicles till the top of 2025.
The FIA continues: “All candidates should endure a radical background examine. In explicit, it’s in regards to the technical means of the racing workforce to handle the game of Formula 1, but additionally in regards to the monetary assets to guarantee a long-term dedication.”
“For the primary time ever, a workforce could have to report on sustainability so as to meet Form 1’s aim of turning into local weather impartial by 2030. The applicant should additionally have the opportunity to show the general public profit they want to carry with the brand new GP racing workforce.”
“The decisive issue for acceptance or rejection might be whether or not such a bid is within the long-term pursuits of the championship, throughout the framework of the particular guidelines agreed in all Formula 1 sports activities agreements.”
“The actual application process, together with deadlines and authorized context, might be supplied to candidates after preliminary expressions of curiosity.”
Commenting on the transfer, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem mentioned: “Formula 1 has by no means been extra engaging. The FIA believes there’s a foundation to enable candidates who meet all the factors to enter Formula 1.
The hottest candidate is Michael Andretti. The 61-year-old son of the legendary USA Mario Andretti has put collectively an ideal bundle and is assured: “The FIA president has made it clear that he desires to see an eleventh racing workforce on the grid. I’m assured that we are going to win Formula 1 with our companions General Motors and Cadillac.”
As for the timing and precise entry of Andretti Global, in accordance to Michael, “now all of it is determined by how lengthy the registration process with the FIA takes. But we’re already hiring and we have now a workforce of engineers. We have a CTO on contract. We will discover out who he’s in time.”
Michael Andretti continues: “When you say we wish to be in Formula 1, who would you like to carry us to the celebration? We carry General Motors, one of many largest automobile firms on this planet, with the well-known Cadillac model.”
“If it is about us not having the ability to supply a horny accomplice, we have in all probability checked it now. I am unable to think about anybody could be in opposition to General Motors coming into Formula 1.”
Formula 1 2023
displays
February 3: Red Bull Racing in New York
February 6: Williams on-line
February 7: Alfa Romeo in Zurich
February 11: AlphaTauri in New York
February 13: McLaren at Woking
February 13: Aston Martin at Silverstone
February 14: Ferrari at Maranello
February 15: Mercedes at Silverstone
February 16: Alpine in London
winter check
February 23-25: Bahrain International Circuit
Formula 1 World Championship calendar
05.03. Bahrain GP, Bahrain International Circuit, Sahir
19.03 Saudi Arabian GP, Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah
02.04. Australian GP, Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne
04/30 Azerbaijan GP, Baku City Circle, Baku *
07.05. Miami GP, Miami International Speedway, Miami
21.05 Emilia Romagna GP, Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola
28.05 Monaco GP, Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo
04.06. Spanish GP, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalonia, Montmelo
18.06 The Canadian Doctor, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal
02.07. Austrian GP, Red Bull Ring, Spielberg *
09.07. British GP, Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone
23.07. Hungarian GP, Hungary, Budapest
07/30 Belgian GP, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa*
27.08 Netherlands GP, Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort
03.09. Italian GP, Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza
17.09 Singapore GP, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
24.09 Japan GP, Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka
08.10. Qatar GP, Losail International Circuit, Doha *
22.10. Austin GP, Circuit of the Americas, Austin *
29.10. Mexican GP, Autodromo Herman Rodriguez, Mexico City
05.11. Brazilian GP, Autodromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos *
18.11. Las Vegas GP, Las Vegas Street Circuit, Las Vegas
26.11 Abu Dhabi GP, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island
* Sprint format