US F1 rejects doubts it will not make 2010 grid
US F1 boss Peter Windsor has rejected Bernie Ecclestone's claims that his team will not be on the grid in 2010. Ecclestone told The Times he did not expect either US F1 or Campos to be ready in time for the season opener in Bahrain.
But in an interview with BBC Sport Windsor hit back at those remarks, defending the position of his team.
"I'm surprised Bernie said that. We will be there. We're in good shape," he said. "Everything is going well and we are looking forward to the year. We've just finished the chassis and are now in the hands of [engine suppliers] Cosworth."
US F1 has paid its US$440,000 entry fee, but is the only team not to announce either of its drivers for 2010.
"We are trying to find the best drivers we can; there's no rush," said Windsor. "We have no date [for car completion]. However, there will be a moment when we announce the drivers at the factory; and that will be some time towards late January."
Source: US F1 rejects doubts it will not make 2010 grid
But in an interview with BBC Sport Windsor hit back at those remarks, defending the position of his team.
"I'm surprised Bernie said that. We will be there. We're in good shape," he said. "Everything is going well and we are looking forward to the year. We've just finished the chassis and are now in the hands of [engine suppliers] Cosworth."
US F1 has paid its US$440,000 entry fee, but is the only team not to announce either of its drivers for 2010.
"We are trying to find the best drivers we can; there's no rush," said Windsor. "We have no date [for car completion]. However, there will be a moment when we announce the drivers at the factory; and that will be some time towards late January."
Source: US F1 rejects doubts it will not make 2010 grid
