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Haas interested in Formula 1 team: NASCAR Sprint Cup car owner Gene Haas has applied to own a Formula 1 team, Stewart-Haas Racing confirmed Thursday. A report on the German website auto motor und sport reported that Haas is one of three new applicants to field a Formula 1 team as soon as 2015. “We have responded to the FIA’s ‘call for expression of interest’ regarding a Formula One entry on behalf of Haas Racing Development,’’ co-owner Gene Haas said in a statement. “We respect the FIA’s evaluation process and will share more details in the coming weeks.” Haas is founder of Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool builder in the western world. The FIA issued its “call for expression of interest’’ in November. It’s a new selection process to identify a new team to compete in Formula 1 at the start of the 2015 or ‘16 season. Applicants had to file paperwork and submit an administrative fee of $5,000. Responses were due Jan. 3. The German website reported that Haas’ plans are to design a car in-house but to have it initially designed by Dallara. Ferrari would be the engine partner. Former Red Bull team manager Guenther Steiner would oversee the team.(Motor Racing Network)(1-16-2014)