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US congress members accuse F1 of ‘cartel-like behaviour'

May 2 A group of US congress members are challenging Formula 1's decision to lock Andretti-Cadillac out of the sport. While the FIA green-lit American racing icon Michael Andretti's bid to field an eleventh team, the Liberty Media-owned F1 commercial rights holders said no. Andretti, however, says preparations for a 2026 debut continue 'at pace', with that work now backed by a bipartisan group of 12 lawmakers. Michael Andretti's father Mario, the legendary 1978 world champion, fronted the media outside the US Capitol with John James, a representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district. And the other eleven congressmen joined him in signing a letter to Liberty Media outlining their...
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