Source: REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
[Saba Sports News] FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem was asked about major changes in the 2026 F1 season during an event. He said that after the addition of the Cadillac team, there are already 13 teams in the running, and he hopes that the 12th F1 team will be formed by a Chinese manufacturer, calling it the “missing key part” in the paddock. He stated that he is willing to restart the application process and clearly welcomed bids from Chinese teams. He believes that given the rapid development of F1 in recent years, adding a Chinese team would further enhance its appeal in the world’s largest commercial market. The editor believes that F1 has extremely high global recognition and influence. If a Chinese team joins, it can use this platform to promote its brand internationally, increase brand visibility, and help open up overseas markets, especially in developed automotive regions like Europe and the U.S., creating favorable conditions for Chinese automotive products to go global.