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> So yes, in theory I guess a team could turn-up
> with a half-finished car and no qualify or
> something...
>
> I guess the reasoning behind it is based on
> customer satisfaction to both the TV viewers and
> spectators. If such a thing does happen which like
> you said, will be doubtful I would like to think
> the FIA and FOTA would be willing to let the team
> carry on the rest of the season despite not having
> taken part in the first event.
>
> USF1 say they are to be at the first test ( cant
> remember where I read that), if Dallara is on time
> with the car then Campos will certainly be present
> from the first test, and Lotus have stated they
> will join in at the second Jerez test giving them
> only that 4 days and the 4 days at Barcelona to
> prepare. Hopefully that is where we will see the
> benifits of Heikki and Trulli! I guess Manor will
> attend the first test too. I do hope Manor, USF1
> and Campos attend all the test sessions for all
> days.
Dallara is ahead of schedule with the car. A previous story which was posted on some generic F1 news site about Campos running out of cash has been denied by Dallara now too. They said they never stopped development and there has been no issues with payment. So Campos are fine.
No idea on the state of Manor/Virgin, or Lotus, or even Sauber.
USF1 seems to be more powered by hopes, dreams and fairydust than anything else, but we'll see.
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