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How the Path for Next American Driver in F1 Is Likely through Michael Andretti

Photo credit: Greg Doherty - Getty Images
Photo credit: Greg Doherty - Getty Images

The only way to open the door for American drivers in Formula 1 is for a truly American team like Andretti to get the green light.

A big share of the existing 10 teams are arguing against Michael Andretti's bid to bring an 11th Formula 1 team to the grid being green-lighted by Liberty Media and the FIA on the grounds that it will dilute their commercial income.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner jokingly thinks a better outcome for F1 would simply be the presence of a successful American driver like Michael's father, 1978 world champion Mario.