Webber slams 'Mickey Mouse' F1

Mark Webber has blasted the current state of Formula One, stating that it's 'embarrassing' that teams who haven't yet tried out their cars may race in the season-opening Grand Prix.

Four new teams were granted entry into Formula One for the 2010 season, but of the four only two teams have engaged in pre-season testing, one is reportedly out of business and the other looks set to undergo a name change.

Considered the pinnacle of motorsport, Webber believes that the sport is now being made to look amateurish.

"It's embarrassing," Webber said of the situation.

"It's incredible that people who haven't yet turned a wheel take part in grands prix.

"It's the sort of stuff from Mickey Mouse or Tom and Jerry," he added.

While Virgin Racing and Lotus look set to make it to the first race in Bahrain, USF1 are in a financial quagmire and will reportedly ask the FIA to defer their entry to the 2011 season.

Campos Meta seem to have weathered the financial storm that looked set to derail their attempts this year, and according to reports in the Spanish media, the team will now be known as Hispania Racing after securing new sponsors. Whether new sponsors will be enough to get the team on the grid remains to be seen.

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True.. It seems like every Tom, Dick and Harry can apply for a place in the grid and be selected, whether or not they have a car that can actually race.

Not sure, I think its good that there are more private teams but like people say they should have their setups in place before being allowed on grid. This isnt some fantasy story where they can come in last minute and expect to be on the pace. This is one area i guess where manufacturer backed teams have the advantage i guess 'discipline' They would be more professional since they have a brand name to protect