Two new F1 teams are moving closer to joining the grid with one venture refusing to drop their plans after overcoming a host of setbacks.
A new team has not entered F1 since 2016 when Haas debuted and the grid was reduced to ten teams in 2017 when Manor Racing dropped out. However, FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem has opened the door for an 11th team to join the grid by launching an Expressions of Interest process for prospective new teams.
Panthera Team Asia F1 first joined the race to join F1 in 2019 and despite initial plans failing they remain hopeful of 'becoming the team of Asia'.