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BYD and Geely Approached FIA About a 12th F1 Team, Says Ben Sulayem

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirmed that Chinese automakers BYD and Geely have both approached the governing body about entering Formula 1 as a potential 12th team. Neither company has a deal, no expansion process is open, and the FIA is steering F1 toward engine rules that offer little incentive to an EV-focused manufacturer.