Eddie Jordan Calls Out F1 Teams’ Greed in Andretti Grid Block

Eddie Jordan criticized the current teams for what he deemed as greed in blocking Andretti from joining the grid. He argued that Andretti-Cadillac should gain entry into Formula 1 and cited the provision in the Concorde Agreement allowing for up to 12 teams. While expressing disbelief at the existing 10 teams’ reluctance to accommodate Andretti, Eddie Jordan admitted understanding their perspective. He conceded that he might have made similar decisions if faced with the same circumstances.

On the Formula For Success podcast, Guenther Steiner disagreed, suggesting Jordan would have been more open-handed. Steiner emphasized the need for any new team to present a strong business case. Steiner emphasized the challenges and workload of adding an 11th team. He suggested that Formula One Management (FOM) prioritizes safeguarding the interests of existing teams due to their significant investment in the sport.

Steiner clarified that the door for Andretti is not entirely closed, as F1 is open to considering their entry for the 2028 season when General Motors, potentially providing power units through Cadillac, might be ready. He emphasized the importance of patience and persistence, drawing from his own experience of searching for investors for three years before securing one for Haas. He suggested that Andretti, too, needs to continue lobbying and working towards their goal.