Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali says Andretti is merely the most vocal of possible new entrants, but does not see huge value in expanding the number of teams.
Andretti attempted to acquire a majority stake in Sauber last year but a potential deal collapsed over control issues with the Switzerland-based team.
Andretti revealed earlier this year that it planned to enter its own team into Formula 1 from 2024, ostensibly partnering Renault, and began investing in a project based out of Indianapolis.
The FIA has yet to open a tender for new teams while Andretti’s possible entry has been met with resistance from some teams owing to a concern that they would reduce their share of income.
“It’s a matter of understanding not only the ones who have a louder voice but there will be other people, because Andretti was quite vocal about his request, but there are others that have done the same in a different way,” said Domenicali.
“So the evaluation is not only with Andretti, but the evaluation is with others that are respecting the silence and trying to be more productive on proving who they are and respecting the protocol we have put in place.
“I do believe, as I always said, that today it’s not the problem of having more teams that will give value to the championship, but there is a protocol that has to be fulfilled and everyone – Andretti included – is following that. So this is the situation today, I don’t see any changes
“We need to be prudent because when we are talking about Formula 1, we need to have an entity or a team or a manufacturer that is really solid, is really strong, and has a full commitment for an incredible long-term future.”
Formula 1 has had 10 teams throughout Liberty Media’s ownership of the championship, following the collapse of Manor in early 2017.
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