BYD and Geely Approached FIA About a 12th F1 Team, Says Ben Sulayem
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BYD and Geely approached FIA about a 12th F1 team, says Ben Sulayem
BYD and Geely have both approached the FIA about entering Formula 1, the sport’s governing body confirmed. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem named the two Chinese automakers while speaking at the New Economy Forum in Madrid, as first reported by Grande Prêmio. But there’s no open process for a 12th team, and neither company has a deal. The FIA is also pushing F1 toward the kind of engine an EV maker has the least reason to build. more…
A twelfth team could enter F1: the FIA has confirmed talks with Geely and BYD, which could mean the return of seven-time champion Lotus.
On the side of the teams and engines the Formula 1 is very western, with still exceptions like Honda. In the future it could be too... This article BYD and Geely are supposed to enrich Formula 1 first appeared on SmartDroid.de.
FIA (International Automobile Federation) President Mohammed bin Sulayem revealed that the organization had been in discussions with two Chinese automakers, BYD and Geely, regarding the possibility of entering Formula One. The plan is to expand to 11 teams in 2026 with the addition of Cadillac…
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed that he has spoken with representatives of Chinese manufacturers about a possible entry into the fastest circus in the world. BYD reportedly wants to establish its own team, rather than take over one of the existing teams.
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