Why Time Is Becoming a Factor in Andretti F1 Bid

• The Andretti Formula 1 bid is facing major opposition from existing teams who fear a dilution of their value and official income.

• Mario Andretti confirms that his son's bid has had the support of FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem "from the very first moment."

• Mario added that "every day counts" as the team works to put together a team.

Formula 1 needs to give the Andretti-Cadillac F1 is entering a critical phase and that time is starting to matter.

So says 1978 Formula 1 world champion Mario Andretti, whose son Michael Andretti is bidding to bring his Andretti Autosport empire into the sport with General Motors' backing.

However, while FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem has shown support for the new team to enter F1—most likely in 2026 when the sport's new regulations kick in—the bid is facing major opposition from existing teams who fear a dilution of their value and official income.

It means that, for the moment, the Andretti bid has the brakes on.