Jun.28 McLaren supremo Zak Brown is worried former team driver Michael Andretti's bid to bring a new team into Formula 1 could be 'dead'. Andretti Autosport is a big name not only in US-based motor racing but globally, including in the all-electric Formula 1 series. However, Formula 1 and the FIA appear reluctant to simply green light an Andretti F1 team. Some teams including Mercedes are worried predominantly about the dilution of the sport's income even though the bid would accompany a $200 million fee. When asked by Sports Business Journal if the Andretti bid is 'dead', McLaren chief executive Brown answered: 'I hope it's not dead. I don't think it's dead. 'But it certainly seems like...
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