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F1 in discussions with potential new manufacturers

Stefano Domenicali, F1’s new CEO, has revealed discussions have already taken place during his tenure with new manufacturers about coming into the sport. The days are long gone when there was a fight for a place on the grid, with over 30 cars seeking to squeeze into a maximum field of 26 and pre-qualifying taking place. But even though only 10 teams are now in the F1 paddock, and Honda’s withdrawal will leave just three engine suppliers in Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault, Domenicali believes other manufacturers are still eyeing the series as an attractive way of promoting their products. “I think one of the biggest challenges that automotive manufacturers have today is to feel...
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