President Mohammed ben Sulayem hinted that Michael Andretti may get approval from the FIA to join the Formula 1 grid.
Andretti was among the most high-profile parties who publicly stated his desire to enter the sport. And he turned that interest into a bid after the FIA launched its 'expressions of interest' process.
It provided an official way to attempt to enter the sport, which has enjoyed immense global growth in recent years. Several parties are understood to have submitted bids, including junior category team Hitech Grand Prix and "aspiring F1 disruptor" LKY SUNZ.
