Haas F1 Team boss Guenther Steiner says that Formula 1 must put the needs of its current line-up of teams ahead of attracting newcomers to the grid. Steiner felt that had been too much focus on expanding the grid beyond the current ten-team, 20-car line-up, and not enough on making sure that existing teams were able to survive. His objection came after Force India was placed into administration during the Hungarian Grand Prix. The financial situation at the venerabel Williams team has also been causing concern in the F1 paddock. “Everybody says we should have 11 and 12 teams," Steiner told Autosport magazine. "There are ten teams struggling to stay alive, so why do we worry...
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