There could be two new Formula 1 teams in 2015, according to Bernie Ecclestone. The FIA opened up applications at the end of 2013 and while the original February 28 announcement passed without any further news, Ecclestone reckons two new outfits will join the grid next season. It is known that NASCAR owner Gene Haas is putting together an American team and has been in conversation with the FIA over joining the grid either in 2015 or 2016. Another project, believed to be led by […]

Bernie Ecclestone has indicated that Gene Haas's entry will be given the green light to join the Formula 1 grid in either 2015 or 2016. The FIA began a search for new teams at the end of last year, with a decision originally scheduled for the end of February 2014, although that decision was ultimately delayed for unknown reasons. It is understood that Haas - co-owner of the NASCAR outfit Stewart-Haas Racing - was the most credible of the three entries submitted to the FIA. […]

NASCAR team co-owner Gene Haas has confirmed that he has applied to enter a team into the 2015 Formula 1 world championship. Haas, who co-owner the Stewart-Haas team in NASCAR, responded to the FIA's 'expression of interest'. The sport's governing body opened up an entry process for 2015 or 2016 and Haas has confirmed that he submitted an application. 'We have responded to the FIA’s ‘call for expression of interest’ regarding a Formula One entry on behalf of Haas Racing Development. We respect the FIA’s […]