Max. Grid Size Increased to 26

The maximum number of cars allowed on the grid has increased to 26, 15 years since the last time that number of cars has been found on the grid.
The increase from 24 to 26 has been implemented by the FIA due to the recent budget cutting measures that have been put in place. It is hoped that this will encourage more teams to join the championship, which is the most expensive in the world.

It has already been speculated that both an American Team and the Prodrive team owned by David Richards and looking into getting into the sport.

The accepted list of teams and drivers will be published on the 12th June 2009 by the FIA.