The US Congress questions Formula One Management's rejection of Andretti's F1 entry bid.
The US Congress has intervened in the controversial rejection of Andretti Global and General Motors' bid to join the Formula 1 grid. Lawmakers are pressing the sport's commercial rights holder, Formula One Management , for explanations, suggesting anti-competitive practices could be at play.
The move by Congress to step into what may appear as a corporate-commercial dispute underscores the larger economic and symbolic stakes of having a robust American presence in Formula 1, which can expand the sport's footprint in North America and potentially bring substantial economic benefits.Mario Andretti has taken an active role in rallying support on Capitol Hill, reflecting the significant public and political interest this issue has generated.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
U.S. Congress members demand answers on Andretti's exclusion from Formula 1Sahil Kapur is a senior national political reporter for NBC News.
Read more »
Andretti F1 News: Team Already Looking to Expand Despite No Formula One ApprovalDespite the uncertainty of their F1 entry, Andretti Autosport is expanding and preparing diligently for a future in the world's premier motorsport series.
Read more »
Members of Congress demand answers on Mario Andretti's rejection from F1 racesThe letter accuses Formula One Management of possibly violating antitrust laws.
Read more »
Andretti and GM's F1 Snub Has Reached U.S. CongressA bipartisan letter signed by 12 members of congress requests answers from Liberty Media by Friday.
Read more »
Andretti Global Opens New Facility as Part of Formula 1 PreparationsAndretti Global has officially opened a new facility at Silverstone in the UK, marking the next stage of its preparations to enter the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. This comes after F1 rejected Andretti's bid to join the grid, but invited them to re-apply for admission in 2028.
Read more »
Mario Andretti Gets Political Support To Fight Formula 1 RejectionLiberty Media, the owners of Formula 1, have left the door open for Andretti to join in 2028 with a works GM engine
Read more »