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FIA grants Gene Haas Formula 1 entry
I REALLY hope they sign Alexander Rossi. Seeing an American team with a young American up-and-comer would be fantastic.
The FIA has granted Gene Haas’ proposed Formula 1 team an entry into the sport for 2015.
Following the sport’s governing body’s decision to open up a tender for a 12th team to enter, Haas made his intentions clear to try and enter an American team for 2015.
After meeting with the FIA earlier this year and a careful selection process, the NASCAR team co-owner has received the green light for his project to go ahead.
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had said that he expected Haas’ project to be approved, fighting off competition from rival proposals from Colin Kolles and Zoran Stefanovic. However, it was not until today that formal confirmation has been given by the FIA.
“Obviously, we’re extremely pleased to have been granted a Formula 1 licence by the FIA,” Haas said in a statement.
“It’s an exciting time for me, Haas Automation and anyone who wanted to see an American team return to Formula 1.
“Now, the really hard work begins. It’s a challenge we embrace as we work to put cars on the grid. I want to thank the FIA for this opportunity and the diligence everyone put forth to see our licence application come to fruition.”
Following the sport’s governing body’s decision to open up a tender for a 12th team to enter, Haas made his intentions clear to try and enter an American team for 2015.
After meeting with the FIA earlier this year and a careful selection process, the NASCAR team co-owner has received the green light for his project to go ahead.
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had said that he expected Haas’ project to be approved, fighting off competition from rival proposals from Colin Kolles and Zoran Stefanovic. However, it was not until today that formal confirmation has been given by the FIA.
“Obviously, we’re extremely pleased to have been granted a Formula 1 licence by the FIA,” Haas said in a statement.
“It’s an exciting time for me, Haas Automation and anyone who wanted to see an American team return to Formula 1.
“Now, the really hard work begins. It’s a challenge we embrace as we work to put cars on the grid. I want to thank the FIA for this opportunity and the diligence everyone put forth to see our licence application come to fruition.”
I REALLY hope they sign Alexander Rossi. Seeing an American team with a young American up-and-comer would be fantastic.
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