USF1 impresses FIA inspectors
USF1 are aiming to begin testing in January
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USF1 have moved a step closer to making their formula one debut in 2010 now the team has passed a second FIA inspection.
Last week, the governing body visited the Charlotte-based squad and the FIA's deputy president Nick Craw said he was satisfied with the team's progress so far.
"I last visited the team in August and I am impressed with the progress made," said Craw.
"It has all come together very quickly for the team, and we welcome them into formula one competition in 2010."
USF1 have started building their 2010 car and aim to begin testing in January ahead of their debut at the opening round of the season in Bahrain.
"Our timing is according to plan, with an early November 'roller' and a finished car in time for January 2010 testing," said USF1 team boss Ken Anderson.
"Our world headquarters is now complete and fully functional, and the 2010 race car is in the construction phase.
"The creation of a new team in the world's toughest form of motorsport is not easy, but there is no doubt whatsoever we will be on the grid in Bahrain in March 2010."
"Thanks to our in-house design and engineering staff and the aid of our technical partners, for the last ten to 12 months, the car has gone through thousands of iterations in a virtual environment," said Anderson.
"With this virtual design, we can test and be sure that it's right from structural, design and engineering standpoints, so we don't have to make a part, test it, break it and start again.
"We've taken out a lot of the guesswork and can get close to a race-ready piece right off of the machines, which is happening now."
USF1 are just one of four new entries for the 2010 season, alongside Lotus, Campos Meta1 and Manor GP.