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bwoah Jul 18, 2023

[Tobi Gruner] The FIA is expected to approve Andrettis F1 application. FOM & F1 teams are still suspected to be against new entries.

https://lemmy.world/post/1702343

[Tobi Gruner] The FIA is expected to approve Andrettis F1 application. FOM & F1 teams are still suspected to be against new entries. - Lemmy.world

We’ve got more info about the developing power struggle and the 4 applicants trying to join the grid. Article Link: https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/andretti-f1-einstieg-machtkampf-fia-fom/ [https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/andretti-f1-einstieg-machtkampf-fia-fom/]

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FelixORiley

Wow. Seems incredibly convoluted. What does “Formula 1 can veto the new teams, but it cannot block them” mean? This is the first time I’ve heard of the Concorde Agreement, too. Seems wild to me that a new entrant wouldn’t be eligible for prize money unless Liberty says ok. Between the 3 heads of FIA, F1, and Liberty (plus teams trying to throw their weight around), it’s a wonder anything changes.

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baldingpudenda Jul 18, 2023

I may have misunderstood but didn’t the prize money get reworked so instead of most of it going to the teams it now goes to liberty? If that’s correct Liberty can just say the percentages stay the same and the teams get less because its split between more teams.