F1’s COVID crisis a warning over 11th team approval, says Steiner

The American Andretti outfit is hoping to agree a commercial deal with FOM to enter F1 from 2025 at the earliest, after being given approval to join the series by the FIA.

But there is no guarantee FOM will approve Andretti’s bid, as it questions whether or not there is a tangible benefit to grand prix racing in adding an extra team to the grid. 

Rival teams are also against the addition of Andretti as they fear the commercial impact that…