FIA boss hints at Chinese team joining Formula 1 grid

FIA boss hints at Chinese team joining Formula 1 grid


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Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
FIA boss hints at Chinese team joining Formula 1 grid
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has added fuel to his re-election campaign by signalling support for expanding the Formula 1 grid to include a twelfth team, possibly from China.
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
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Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on July 7, 2024
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Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
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Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
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Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
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Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
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Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
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Mick Schumacher pictured in September 2024
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Gene Haas pictured on January 27, 2022
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Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
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Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
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