Bernie Ecclestone has tipped Gene Hass’s application to join the 2015 Formula 1 grid as the most likely to succeed, despite no formal confirmation.
The American NASCAR team co-owner submitted an application after the FIA opened up a tender to find a 12th team. Whilst a decision was expected in late-February, the FIA chose to delay any announcement.
Haas remains committed to the project, but unless the FIA makes a decision soon, any entry might be delayed until 2016.
Ecclestone though is confident the American outfit will get approval.
“I think Haas will be accepted,” he told The Independent. “They have got the money but it’s a question of whether they are going to spend it.
“A billion would last a new team owner four years,” he added.
“I’ve spoken to Haas but I don’t know what they are going to do. It’s America, so I don’t know.”
The project is believed to have already secured a deal with Ferrari to use its V6 engine.
