Haas Formula delayed until 2016

Guenther Steiner has confirmed the Haas Formula team set up by Gene Haas will join the grid in 2016 rather than next season it was confirmed on Friday (6/6/14).

NASCAR team co-owner Haas had been looking at joining the field as soon as 2015, having secured an entry from the FIA earlier this year. But Haas said at the time he had the option to defer until 2016 if necessary, and Steiner confirmed during a visit to the Canadian Grand Prix that Haas will elected to postpone their entry until the 2016 season



The squad is expected to work with Italian single-seater constructor Dallara to build its first car, while Ferrari looks to be the most likely option for a customer engine supply, but this has yet to be confirmed.

Ex-Red Bull technical director Steiner, who will be team principal for the new outfit, confirmed Haas' expanded headquarters in Kannapolis, North Carolina, will open in three months time.

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