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FIA opens path for new team in Formula 1 that 'needs to come from China'Photo by fleglsebastian7 on Pexels
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FIA opens path for new team in Formula 1 that 'needs to come from China'

oglobo12 September 2026 at 11:37

The president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Mohammed ben Sulayem, stated that the entity may open a new process for a 12th team in Formula 1 and advocated that the future team be Chinese. The statements were made during the Europa Forum, organized by the Nueva Economía Fórum, in Madrid, this Friday.

Ben Sulayem revealed that he has been maintaining conversations with possible new teams interested in entering the F1 grid. According to him, both the FIA and Formula One Management (FOM) are aligned on the possibility of expanding the championship.

The official highlighted Formula 1's presence in China, which hosts a championship race, and the growth of the country's automotive industry. "We need the team, and the team needs to come from China," stated Ben Sulayem.

Among the Chinese manufacturers cited by the FIA president are BYD and Geely. Ben Sulayem revealed he has met with representatives of both companies and stated that both have shown interest in the project to enter Formula 1.

Why this matters

The possible entry of a Chinese team into Formula 1 represents a significant change in the world motorsport landscape, directly affecting teams, manufacturers, and fans. Ben Sulayem emphasized that the decision is aligned between the FIA and FOM, signaling that the process may advance. The specific mention of BYD and Geely as concrete candidates indicates that preliminary conversations are already underway.

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