The American Cypher Group have confirmed their intent to become the 13th team on the grid for the 2011 season, facing competition from Durango, Epsilon and Stefan GP.
A spokesperson for the outfit said the following: “We have officially submitted our candidature and hope that we will shortly be selected by the FIA as the 13th entry in the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship.
“We aspire to bring America’s red, white, and blue back into Formula One.”
The statement also confirmed that the team have signed American driver, Jonathan Summerton. He has already proven his abilities in both Formula 3 and the failed A1GP series.
The 22-year-old took victory in the Shanghai round of A1GP, taking his teams first and only win.
“Jonathan is capable of racing against the top Formula One drivers and we hope to be able to give him a competitive car. We look forward to the opportunity of being on the starting grid in 2011.”
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