Now the real work begins for team owner Gene Haas, who received word he has been granted a license to race in Formula 1 by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body of F1 racing.
“Obviously, we’re extremely pleased to have been granted a Formula One license by the FIA,” Haas said in a statement released Friday. “It’s an exciting time for me, Haas Automation and anyone who wanted to see an American team return to Formula One.
“Now, the really hard work begins. It’s a challenge we embrace as we work to put cars on the grid. I want to thank the FIA for this opportunity and the diligence everyone put forth to see our license application come to fruition.”
The FIA hasn’t licensed new teams for F1 competition since 2010. Haas’ F1 effort is independent of Stewart-Haas Racing, and SHR co-owner Tony Stewart has no involvement in the F1 project.
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