FIA rejects Rodin Cars bid to join F1

The New Zealand’s team Rodin Cars bid to join F1 has been rejected in the latest hearing by the FIA.

The company proposed building its cars in New Zealand and planned to reserve one of its two race seats for a female driver.

📰: Rodin’s bid to enter Formula 1 rejected by FIA. Expects Andretti Global to be the only successful applicant. Rodin proposed building cars in New Zealand and guaranteed a female driver, possibly Jamie Chadwick. Details suggest Andretti’s entry poised for approval. #F1 pic.twitter.com/LS5KKezrRY

— F1 Naija 🇳🇬 (@f1_naija) September 28, 2023

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But the F1 governing body did not give comply with the application and now only Andretti Global is considered among the high hierarchy to potentially become the 11th team on the grid.

However, the rumors are such that it seems the American application is unlikely to pass through.

Rodin is the majority shareholder in established feeder series operator Carlin, which runs teams in Formula 4, Formula 3 and Formula 2.

“Rodin Cars participated in the recent FIA process aimed at gaining entry into the prestigious Formula 1 world championship – unfortunately, our bid was not successful.” the founder of the company, David Dicker said.

“Recent information suggests, as anticipated from the outset of this process, that the only successful applicant will be Andretti Global.”