Formula 1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone has made his feelings clear over the current team situation; the Englishman, who holds strong doubts over the new Campos and US F1 teams, would rather see Serbian hopefuls Stefan GP on the grid this season with familiar face Ralf Schumacher in the cockpit.
With the Belgrade-based team owned by businessman Zoran Stefanovic having purchased Toyota F1 chassis, engines and gearboxes following the Formula 1 exit of the Japanese manufacturer at the end of last season, Ecclestone admits that he would love to see the new outfit be present in Bahrain.
"I do not believe in the participation of US F1 and Campos," the 79-year-old told Germany's Bild, with Toyota-assisted Stefan having already prepared a car and shipped a 12-metre container to the Sakhir circuit, venue of Round 1.
"Instead, I have good contacts with Stefan GP and would like to give this team a good starting point. Ralf Schumacher would be the perfect driver for them - he knows the team and is experienced."
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