Why Ben Sulayem pushes on with new team process despite F1 criticisms

Earlier this year, motorsport’s governing body invited potential new teams to express their interest in joining the F1 grid from as early as 2025.

The evaluation process of those applications is ongoing, with several teams, including Andretti-Cadillac, Hitech, Craig Pollock’s Formula Equal and LKY SUNZ going public with their ambitions.

Other squads, including Rodin Carlin and an entry from Asia, were also linked to potential F1 bids.

But…