Formula 1 bosses moved to make it clear they would have the final say over any new team after Andretti Autosport announced its link-up with Cadillac.
Andretti has brought the American carmaker on board to bolster its chances of getting approval to form a new F1 team. It is a direct response to criticism from other existing teams over their plans, who want any new entrants to bring more to the sport than they would take.
Adding a huge automotive brand – particularly a US-based one like Cadillac – makes the Andretti bid that much more desirable. Indeed, the FIA appeared flattered by the interest of the General Motors Company as it gave a swift response to the announcement.
