Andretti Cadillac’s Impending Entry: FIA’s Verdict on Formula 1 in 2025

In the fast-paced world of Formula 1, where every decision is scrutinized under the glaring spotlight of speed and precision, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) is on the brink of making a momentous announcement. It’s a revelation that could reshape the landscape of this exhilarating motorsport: the names of the teams to be granted entry into the Formula 1 grid in 2025. Among the four applicants eagerly vying for this coveted spot, whispers in the paddock suggest that Andretti Cadillac stands as the frontrunner, poised for approval by the sport’s governing body.

The journey to Formula 1 is no stroll down the pit lane. It’s a painstaking process that involves rigorous evaluation and assessment. The FIA, entrusted with the task, has diligently spent six months delving into the intricacies of Andretti Cadillac. Their scrutiny encompassed an exhaustive examination of the team’s financial prowess, ensuring it possesses the means to own, manage, and lead a Formula 1 outfit. Additionally, the FIA scrutinized the team’s resources, from the manpower to the state-of-the-art factories, all essential elements in the complex task of crafting an F1 car. Last but certainly not least, the environmental angle was not overlooked, with a close inspection of the team’s commitment to operating in a carbon-neutral manner.

Now, it is believed that the FIA has concluded its meticulous evaluation, heralding the imminent entry of the American outfit into the world of Formula 1. But the scrutiny doesn’t conclude with the FIA’s green light. The baton is passed to Formula 1’s management, who embark on their own examination, this time from a financial perspective. They analyze the potential commercial benefits Andretti Cadillac would bring to the sport, a process that takes approximately six months from the official announcement of the team’s entry.

However, this impending addition of an eleventh team has raised concerns among several team principals, including members of Liberty Media Corporation, the entity that owns Formula 1. It poses a question: Would Formula 1 risk a showdown with Andretti Cadillac?

This leads us to ponder whether Formula 1 will indeed approve the inclusion of Andretti Cadillac after its meticulous scrutiny. When viewed through a legal lens, the likelihood of the new team’s inclusion in the grid without major contention appears higher.

One compelling reason lies in Article 2 of the FIA guidelines, enforced by the EU Commission. This article unequivocally asserts that the participation of a team cannot be withheld or canceled unless there are grave security concerns or a genuine threat to the orderly proceedings of the sport.

Consider an alternative scenario: Liberty Media’s potential attempt to prevent Andretti Cadillac’s participation, whether directly or indirectly, by imposing exorbitant entry fees starting in 2026. In such a scenario, the new team may still compete but forfeit its claim to a share of the prize money. Yet, Andretti Cadillac can counter this setback by safeguarding its intellectual property, including the designs of its Formula 1 cars. In this case, Formula 1 broadcasts would be obliged to black out the live coverage whenever the cameras focus on an Andretti Cadillac F1 car.

Nevertheless, it’s highly improbable that Formula 1 would choose to escalate matters to this extent, particularly when it is fervently striving to expand its presence in the American market.