The Andretti's are so off base with this little stunt, and it's evident that congresspeople know absolutely NOTHING about Formula 1. It's not a series anyone can enter willy-nilly, no matter how much money they throw at it (though money certainly helps). The FIA chief has it right; if they want in, buy a struggling team and build it up. …
The Andretti's are so off base with this little stunt, and it's evident that congresspeople know absolutely NOTHING about Formula 1. It's not a series anyone can enter willy-nilly, no matter how much money they throw at it (though money certainly helps). The FIA chief has it right; if they want in, buy a struggling team and build it up. However, as with any MLS, approvals are required. You don't demand that the NFL approve a team franchise just because you want one. There are so many considerations. F1 has zero obligation to accept any aspirant, no matter who they are.
It's worth noting that Michael's brief stint in F1 as a driver was a complete fizzle, and he was rightly and widely criticized for his jet setting to race weekends from the US, rather than doing what all other drivers do during the season, which is work closely with and travel with their teams, which means moving to Europe, because that's where they are all based. Moreover, if Andretti Cadillac were to enter a team and do poorly, it would not be particularly edifying for the Cadillac brand, nor for Andretti. Tons of money and RD sunk into a failing racing venture - especially at the pinnacle of the sport - would be something of a disaster.
The Andretti's are so off base with this little stunt, and it's evident that congresspeople know absolutely NOTHING about Formula 1. It's not a series anyone can enter willy-nilly, no matter how much money they throw at it (though money certainly helps). The FIA chief has it right; if they want in, buy a struggling team and build it up. However, as with any MLS, approvals are required. You don't demand that the NFL approve a team franchise just because you want one. There are so many considerations. F1 has zero obligation to accept any aspirant, no matter who they are.
It's worth noting that Michael's brief stint in F1 as a driver was a complete fizzle, and he was rightly and widely criticized for his jet setting to race weekends from the US, rather than doing what all other drivers do during the season, which is work closely with and travel with their teams, which means moving to Europe, because that's where they are all based. Moreover, if Andretti Cadillac were to enter a team and do poorly, it would not be particularly edifying for the Cadillac brand, nor for Andretti. Tons of money and RD sunk into a failing racing venture - especially at the pinnacle of the sport - would be something of a disaster.
On another note, the lost hairpiece was amusing.