The 2015 Formula 1 grid will welcome an American team after Gene Haas confirmed he has officially been granted a slot by the FIA. The NASCAR team co-owner applied to become F1's 12th team after the governing body opened a tender to interested parties earlier this year. Confirmation of which entrant had been successful had been expected in early-March, but the decision was delayed to ensure Haas could provide evidence his venture has the necessary financial backing in place to avoid a repeat of the USF1 failure from 2009. In a statement, Haas confirmed the news: "Obviously, we're extremely pleased to have been granted a Formula 1 licence by the FIA," he said. "It's an exciting...
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