It’s hardly been a quiet Formula 1 off-season, but most of the talking has been between F1 and the FIA. Even the Andretti Cadillac announcement led to statements from Mohammed Ben Sulayem that moved the limelight onto the battle between governing body and commercial rights holder, and away from the proposed entry itself. Michael Andretti did try his best to change that, but in doing so lashed out at the teams, calling them “greedy” and telling Forbes that “it’s all about money”. He’s right, but the impression that teams and F1 specifically don’t want Andretti – or any U.S. team – is wrong. Toto Wolff had already talked about what “a statement” the tie-up with...
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