FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem issued a statement expressing his dismay at the mixed reaction to news of the joint project between Andretti Global and Cadillac, the premium division of US company General Motors.
“It is surprising that the news about Andretti and Cadillac caused some commotion,” the statement said. – In previous years, the FIA accepted applications from smaller organizations, which then achieved success. We should welcome the entry into Formula 1 of potential championship entrants as bids come in from global automakers such as General Motors and racing teams of impeccable reputation, including Andretti.
In growing markets, interest in Formula 1 is increasing, making the championship more diverse and attractive.”
Ben Sulayem does not specify what kind of “backlash” he means, but it is worth remembering that official comments from Formula 1 can only be called restrained.
Detailed information about the Andretti Cadillac project has not yet been published, but the mere fact of an alliance between a major manufacturer and a well-known racing organization should inspire some confidence and promise interesting prospects. It is likely that the FIA president is aware of some behind-the-scenes maneuvering on this subject that led him to make such a statement.
Source: F1 News
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