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Todt: 12 teams would be ideal for F1 but quality over quantity

FIA President Jean Todt would like to see 12 teams in Formula 1, but at the same time prefers quality over quantity while admitting that current team chiefs might object to splitting the pie with another two teams. Formula 1 last had 12 teams back in 2012 when the now-defunct HRT, Caterham and Marussia were still involved. Since then the trio are long gone however Haas arrived on the scene to bolster the grid to 20 cars which is still the case ahead of the 2019 season. In light of the fact that a brand new F1 team project, with winning intent would cost hundreds of millions to launch, Todt was asked was what the ideal size grid would be for the pinnacle of the sport. He replied, 'Its...
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