F1 appears to be getting an 11th team for the 2026 season and beyond, with the relevant parties believed to be reaching an agreement.
RacingNews365 and Formula.hu understand that in all likelihood F1 will welcome the new entry at the start of the new regulations cycle, with an official statement anticipated to follow soon.
Mercedes and Ferrari forced into F1 change after Red Bull request
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has labelled Red Bull's request of the FIA to clampdown on F1 skid blocks as "strange."
The FIA has issued a technical directive prohibiting the use of protective plates over the skid block under the car after Red Bull sought clarification.
READ MORE: Mercedes and Ferrari forced into F1 change after Red Bull request
Hamilton sets Mercedes a challenge after shock turnaround
Lewis Hamilton has downplayed his chances for the remainder of the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend despite a clean sweep during Thursday evening practice and has called on Mercedes to work overnight to ensure it can maintain its pace.
Hamilton topped both sessions around the Las Vegas Strip Circuit while team-mate George Russell also looked competitive.
READ MORE: Hamilton sets Mercedes a challenge after shock turnaround
Why Red Bull gave Verstappen and Perez 'wrong' wing for Las Vegas
Red Bull is stuck without a low-downforce rear wing at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, creating a significant straight-line speed deficit to its F1 rivals.
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez found themselves off the front-running pace in the opening two practice sessions in Nevada, with the pair ending FP2 down in P17 and P19, respectively.
READ MORE: Why Red Bull gave Verstappen and Perez 'wrong' wing for Las Vegas
New F1 entry handed demand by existing teams
Toto Wolff, Frederic Vasseur and Oliver Oakes have shared their latest thoughts on the Andretti application to join the F1 paddock.
As FP2 at the Las Vegas Grand Prix drew to a close, RacingNews365 confirmed that FOM (Formula One Management) is due to accept what will become the eleventh team on the F1 grid.
Ferrari make last-ditch bid to snatch F1 title off McLaren
Ferrari has unveiled a new floor for this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix as it makes a final concerted bid to overhaul McLaren in the fight for this year's constructors' title.
McLaren has become the team to beat after reeling in constructors' champions Red Bull. Going into the season-ending triple-header that commences with Saturday night's race in Sin City, the team has a 36-point cushion over Ferrari, with Red Bull a further 13 points adrift.
READ MORE: Ferrari make last-ditch bid to snatch F1 title off McLaren
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