The FIA have released the final entry list for the 2010 Formula One season. Most of the news we already know, but we can now confirm that US F1 will not partake in the upcoming season and nor will Stefan GP. The Serbian based used Toyota outfit had been hoping they could fill the breach left by US F1, but the FIA have said no deal.
There is also one seat still available, in the newly renamed Campos Meta team. Bruno Senna is still looking for a teammate in the team now known as HRT F1. No, it’s not a new direction for the Holden Racing Team.
After four weeks of pre-season testing we now only have 10 days to go until the first race starts in Bahrain. Fasten your seatbelts folks, this season will be one hell of a ride!
Full entry list available below, as well as a statement from the FIA on US F1’s withdrawal. Further detail on the US F1 story, including Ken Anderson’s thoughts, has been published over at Autopsort.com.
UPDATE 5 March: Indian driver Karun Chandhok has claimed the last seat for the 2010 F1 season, signing with HRT F1 (via Autosport.com).
FIA Formula One World Championship – Entry List
1 – Jenson BUTTON (GBR) – VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES (GB)
2 – Lewis HAMILTON (GBR) – VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES (GB)
3 – Michael SCHUMACHER (D) – MERCEDES GP PETRONAS FORMULA ONE TEAM
4 – Nico ROSBERG (D) – MERCEDES GP PETRONAS FORMULA ONE TEAM
5 – Sebastian VETTEL (DEU) – RED BULL RACING (AUT)
6 – Mark WEBBER (AUS) – RED BULL RACING (AUT)
7 – Felipe MASSA (BRA) – SCUDERIA FERRARI MARLBORO (I)
8 – Fernando ALONSO (ESP) – SCUDERIA FERRARI MARLBORO (I)
9 – Rubens BARRICHELLO (BRA) – AT&T WILLIAMS (GB)
10 – Nico HÜLKENBERG (D) – AT&T WILLIAMS (GB)
11 – Robert KUBICA (POL) – RENAULT F1 TEAM (FRA)
12 – Vitaly PETROV (RUS) – RENAULT F1 TEAM (FRA)
14 – Adrian SUTIL (D) – FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM (IND)
15 – Vitantonio LIUZZI (I) – FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM (IND)
16 – Sébastien BUEMI (CH) – SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO (I)
17 – Jaime ALGUERSUARI (ESP) – SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO (I)
18 – Jarno TRULLI (I) – LOTUS RACING (MAL)
19 – Heikki KOVALAINEN (FIN) – LOTUS RACING (MAL)
20 – Karun CHANDHOK (IND) – HRT F1 TEAM (ESP)
21 – Bruno SENNA (BRA) – HRT F1 TEAM (ESP)
22 – Pedro DE LA ROSA (ESP) – BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM (CH)
23 – Kamui KOBAYASHI (J) – BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM (CH)
24 – Timo GLOCK (DEU) – VIRGIN RACING (GB)
25 – Luca DI GRASSI (BRA) – VIRGIN RACING (GB)
Note: The USF1 Team have indicated that they will not be in a position to participate in 2010.
Press Release
FIA Formula One World Championship
03/03/2010
The USF1 Team have indicated that they will not be in a position to participate in the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. Having considered the various options, the FIA confirms that it is not possible for a replacement team to be entered for the Championship at this late stage.
In the coming days the FIA will announce details of a new selection process to identify candidates to fill any vacancies existing at the start of the 2011 season.