USF1 misses F1 debut

USF1, which launched its project last February, will not be at the start of the season Formula 1. For comparison, Lotus Racing, whose project was validated by the FIA ​​last September, was ready for pre-season testing, having taken to the track this Wednesday in Jerez. But the American team seems to have fallen far behind in its development program and Ken Anderson, co-founder of the team, recognizes that the Charlotte team is seeking to delay its start.

« We are in the process of seeing with the FIA ​​how many races we can miss “, declared Anderson in the columns of the New York Times. If, initially, Jean Todt, president of the FIA, had admitted that certain teams could miss three races, the International Automobile Federation was quick to point out that absence during a race is an offense to the regulations.

« Ideally, we could miss the first four races and make our debut in Barcelona “, continues Anderson. Asked about the possibility that the FIA ​​would not agree to this possibility, Anderson was blunt. “ It's entirely possible, but what would be the point? Why give us an entrance and, as soon as we have an obstacle in our way, sideline us? This is not at all the message I receive from them. They want to help us, not bury us »

Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor are now awaiting a response from the FIA. “ If they take an extra week or two to respond to us, it will be postponed » on the beginnings of the US adventure in F1, adds Anderson. However, he is confident that a positive response will allow him to secure other funding and can put the team back on track.