Kazuki Armos has hit back at the recent rumours surrounding the eventual introduction of another new team.
Armos has stated that the only way to bring in another team would be if one of the current teams pulled out. "13 teams is too many. At the many we have a good sized grid, one good enough for enjoyable competitive racing. We only do small races, we are not an endurance series, we should limit the team limit to 12 otherwise we will just have cars in the way. I don't want to see more than 24 cars on the grid." Armos has also insisted that the rumoured idea of chosen team numbers should go ahead. "It would allow teams to have a choice of a number of significance to them. Choosing our car numbers would be good". Armos also confirmed the rumours that Peugeot will return to the IJGPC next season. With rumours abound that teams may be asked to submit numbers for their cars from next season that they will keep, team boss Robert Mathershaw has spoken out in support of the move. 'It gives the teams an element of personality, as we will be able to create a legacy with those numbers, while making it simple for the fans, as they will be able to associate a particular number with a team. From a personal point of view, I have already given an indication of my preference for numbers, requesting to change to the numbers 22 and 23 at the start of this season due to the significance of the number 22 to the team, however this wasn't ratified, something I was disappointed by, but if this goes through, it will be a fantastic thing for the team.'
'Also, as the team makes it's transition to becoming Liverpool Grand Prix, having a personal number will allow the team to retain its heritage, looking back to the team that started it's first season this year. As such, I would like to declare my interest in car numbers 21 and 22.' Rumours have suggested that LWGP and Wilson Oils have been accused of enhancing their race oil for performance gains.
Diego Campos has been confirmed at Ingram GP for the 2014 season. This means that every team has at least one driver for season two.
Regi Abott and Ivan Lesic have completed the 2014 TSB-Team Peugeot line up, as confirmed today.
After a controversial point in the season where one of the teams left the championship as they felt the series had developed an inflated sense of it's importance, the IJGPC has taken this on board, and although it is far too late in terms of losing Peurteor, it is hoped they may reconsider joining again next season. As for this year, it has been decided the next round in Hungary will become the third from last race of the season, with only the Indianapolis and Pau rounds remaining, before there will be a major rebrand, which will see the championship administration change, with the series promotor Robert Mathershaw forming a committee, Grand Prix Organisations, that will be headed by Nic Morley, and his hope is that this brand will be responsible for the F1FVGPC, IJGPC and the new EJGPC. The final details will be announced at the end of the season, after the Pau event. QUALIFYING
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Felix Beyer is rumoured to be close to signing a lucrative deal with new entrant Force Australia. Team Principal Ryan Petersen is said to be very impressed with driver and hopes to have him as part of the team next season. Beyer nor the team have denied the speculation.
Team 23 test driver Jacinto van Slooten will make his debut at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix driving for Downton F1.
van Slooten will be the fifth different driver to climb into the cockpit of a BD01 this season. Former Westwood Racing driver, Romano Agostino, has signed with Meteor to replace the injured Giani Ledesma.
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