Following “rigorous analysis”, Andretti are the only organisation to hav𝓰e successfully made it to ‘phase 3’ of the FIA’s process.

The American outfit have been vocal in thei𒀰r desire to enter F1 over the last 18 months.

Andretti meeting the FIA’s strict ⛦guidelines is unsurprising given their plethora of success and e𒁃xperience in motorsport generally, with the backing of US giant General Motors highlighting the seriousness of the project.

H🐭owever, the prospect of an 11th F1 team has resulted in a clear division between FIA (the governing body) and the teams.

While the FIA is satisfied with Andretti’s bid - F1 (Formula One Management / the teams) need to give their approval, with “commercial discussions” set tꦬo take place.

Andretti’s bid - at least earlier in the year - was met with a lukewarm response as a number of current tea🅷m bosses questioned how much “value” they could add to the ဣever-growing sport.

As part of the announcement that Andretti𒁃 bid was approved by the FIA, president Mohammed Ben Sulayem released a statement: “Andretti Formula Racing LLC was t🌠he only entity which fulfils the selection criteria that was set in all material respects.

“I congratulate Michael Andretti and his🎃 team on a thorough submission. I also want to thank all prospective teams for their interest and participation.

“The Expressions of Interest process builds on the positive acceptance of the FIA’s 2026 F1 Power Unit Regula𒉰tions among existing OEMs which has also attracted further commitment from Audi, Honda and Ford and interest from Porsche and General Motors.

“I would like to thank all of the FIA team m𓆏embers involved in the Expressions of Interest process for their tireless efforts in ensuring a diligent assessment of all of the applications received.”

‘Phase 3’ of the process will see🐻 the “✅successful applicant referred to FOM for commercial discussions'”.

F1 have released a statement of their own, confirming they will conduct💮 their “own assessment” of Andrett🐻i’s application.

It read: “We note the FIA’s conclusions in relation to the first ♚and second phases of their process and will now conduct our own assesﷺsment of the merits of the remaining application.”