Andretti surprised by negativity surrounding F1 team plans

The American has lodged a request with the FIA to join the F1 grid from 2024, and is hoping to get an answer by next month so he can start ramping up preparations.

But while some current F1 teams believe Andretti’s presence in grand prix racing would be hugely positive, others are more sceptical.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Red Bull chief Christian Horner have both made it clear that Andretti would need to prove the benefits for F1 as a whole if it was to be welcomed.

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