Andretti-Cadillac has the FIA's approval, but now it's down to FOM to say yes.
Lewis Hamilton has come out in support of Michael Andretti’s potential Formula 1 entry but concedes there are “definitely” others in the paddock who don’t agree with him.
But the battle to become the 11th team on the grid is by no means over as Andretti-Cadillac still have to convince Formula One Management of their worth and already the list of naysayers from team bosses to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is growing.But on a topic that has divided the paddock, with more voices against than in favour, Andretti can count on the support of seven-time World Champion Hamilton.
“There will definitely be people that won’t be happy for me to be so supportive of it! But I think it’s great. “Formula 1’s the pinnacle and we want to see quality competition,” he said. “So I’m not for, I’m not against, but definitely if there were to be an extra team, it’s got to be a quality outfit, one that can add to the sport.
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