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FIA publishes 2010 Formula 1 entry list 

Three new teams confirmed: Team US F1, Campos Grand Prix and Manor Grand Prix

F1′s governing body, the FIA, has published the entry list for the 2010 Formula One World Championship. Among the current F1 teams, Ferrari, Toro Rosso, Red Bull Racing, Williams and Force India have been confirmed.

McLaren Mercedes, Brawn GP, Renault F1, Toyota and BMW Sauber instead, have been asked to lift their conditional entries following further discussions to be concluded not later than Friday 19 June.

Three new teams have been accepted for next year’s F1 championship: Team US F1, Campos Grand Prix and Manor Grand Prix.

The FIA press release read:

Following the completion of the applications process for teams to compete in the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship, the following teams have been confirmed.

SCUDERIA FERRARI MARLBORO
SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO
RED BULL RACING
AT&T WILLIAMS
FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM
CAMPOS GRAND PRIX
MANOR GRAND PRIX
TEAM US F1
VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES*
BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM*
RENAULT F1 TEAM*
PANASONIC TOYOTA RACING*
BRAWN GP FORMULA ONE TEAM*

*These five teams have submitted conditional entries.The FIA has invited them to lift those conditions following further discussions to be concluded not later than close of business on Friday 19 June.

The maximum number of cars permitted to enter the 2010 Championship has been increased to 26, two being entered by each competitor. Pending completion of the discussions referred to above, further due diligence is currently taking place on other potential entries.