Senators Demand Probe into F1's Rejection of Andretti Team

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Mario Andretti revealed that Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, vowed to block Andretti Global's bid to enter Formula 1 during a private reception at the Miami Grand Prix. The incident, which Andretti described as deeply personal, occurred after Andretti joined lawmakers in Washington to advocate for his team's entry into F1. Maffei and Liberty Media have not commented, while a source close to Liberty Media disputes Andretti's account. The situation has escalated with U.S. lawmakers calling for an antitrust investigation into F1's practices.
Topics:sports#andretti-global#anti-competitive-practices#formula-1#greg-maffei#mario-andretti#sports
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