System One is reportedly in talks with about an eleventh group becoming a member of the grid in 2026.
rejected ’s bid in partnership with GM , however did say a brand new supply for 2028 can be thought-about.
But Sky Sports activities Information understands that, with former boss Michael Andretti out of the image, a GM entry led by businessman Dan Towriss – the bulk shareholder of Andretti International – is being thought-about for an entry into the game as early as 2026.
Towriss and GM are holding talks with key F1 stakeholders at this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff spoke concerning the prospect of an eleventh group becoming a member of on Thursday in Vegas, saying: “I feel if a group can add to the championship, significantly if GM decides to return in as a group proprietor, that could be a totally different story.
“And so long as it’s artistic, meaning we’re rising the recognition of the game, we’re rising the income of the game, then no group can be ever towards it. So I’m placing my hope in there.
“Nobody from Andretti or Andretti International or regardless of the title can be has ever spoken to me a single sentence in a presentation of what the artistic half is. However they don’t have to as a result of the groups don’t resolve.
“It’s the business rights holder, with the FIA. We’ve got no say. We are able to have an opinion, like I’m having right here now.
“It’s simply if I need to be invited to a celebration and going to the celebration, I’m sitting down on the desk and telling who I’m and why I’m actually good enjoyable and sitting right here and all people will get pleasure from my presence.
“That hasn’t occurred however that’s now my private viewpoint – not knowledgeable, as a result of there’s nothing we will do, nothing we will say.
“And I don’t know the individuals. I’ve clearly spoken to Mario [Andretti]. Yeah, I’ve spoken to Mario as soon as. I didn’t converse to his son. I didn’t converse to every other individuals which are behind that. I don’t know who they’re. So I do know GM. GM is nice.”
The vast majority of F1 groups have, beforehand, been against an eleventh group getting into the game on the grounds it commercially diminishes their worth and revenue.
New engine and chassis rules come into play in 2026 and it is usually the yr that Audi formally enters the game.
