Racing Point has been confirmed as the name of the former Force India outfit for the 2019 season, despite suggestions it would be called something else.
After Force India entered administration during the Hungarian Grand Prix last year, it was renamed Racing Point Force India as a temporary measure after being taken over by Lawrence Stroll and his partners.
"It is just a placeholder to indicate future change which will take place and be announced before the 2019 season," team boss Otmar Szafnauer confirmed in December.
However it is believed attempts to license a historic name such as Lola, Lotus or Brabham were unsuccessful and the decision to stick with Racing Point for 2019 was made.
The outfit will therefore officially be titled 'Racing Point F1 Team' for the 2019 season, as confirmed on the final FIA F1 entry list published on Wednesday.
The list also confirms Haas' official title will be Rich Energy Haas F1 Team following its link-up with the energy drinks brand and an expected black and gold livery which is due to be unveiled on Thursday.
The entry list also confirmed Sauber's change of name to Alfa Romeo Racing, with the name of the chassis also altered to that effect.
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