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Major Andretti 'obstacle' reveal after sudden Cadillac F1 breakthrough

The article discusses the recent developments in Andretti Global's attempt to enter Formula 1, highlighting both progress and obstacles. Andretti Global has made a significant breakthrough by partnering with General Motors (GM) through its Cadillac brand, aiming to bring an American team back to F1. This partnership was seen as a major step forward, especially after Andretti's initial application to join F1 was met with skepticism regarding their competitiveness and value addition to the sport. However, despite this positive development, there are still significant hurdles. The existing F1 teams are reportedly not in favor of expanding the grid, primarily due to concerns over revenue dilution. Additionally, there's a financial aspect where new teams must pay a $200 million anti-dilution fee, which Andretti has agreed to, but the teams want this fee to be even higher. Furthermore, there's an ongoing debate about the sporting and technical regulations that new teams must meet, with Andretti needing to prove their capability in these areas. The article also touches on the political dynamics within F1, with comments from team principals like Toto Wolff of Mercedes suggesting that Andretti's entry would need to bring substantial benefits to the sport to be considered.

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