Mr Ecclestone said in a telephone interview on Wednesday that F1's 2010 regulations would include an Olympic-style medals system, with gold for first place. --PHOTO: REUTERS
MADRID - FORMULA One boss Bernie Ecclestone says 26 cars will be on the starting grid next year and a medals system will determine the championship.
Mr Ecclestone tells The Associated Press that at least three new teams, including American entry USF1, are confirmed for the 2010 season.
There are 10 teams and 20 cars on the grid for this week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Mr Ecclestone said in a telephone interview on Wednesday that F1's 2010 regulations would include an Olympic-style medals system, with gold for first place.
Last week, governing body FIA backed down over plans to introduce a new scoring system this season that would have determined the championship on total race victories rather than points. -- AP
