Like the teams themselves, RACER.com readers are ambivalent about the idea of third cars in Formula 1...Is there a place for third cars in F1? Third cars should be allowed, but not compulsory. 66% (1,965)Third cars should not be permitted. 23.1% (689)The top five teams in the championship should be...

McLaren's Jenson Button hopes Formula 1 does not have to resort to the introduction of third cars to ensure the championship has a full grid.Dietrich Mateschitz is considering pulling Red Bull and Toro Rosso, who are currently without an F1 engine supply for next season after parting ways with Renault,...

It is only a proposal at present, but momentum is building toward a Formula 1 whereby the grid will include third or customer/franchise cars, potentially as early as 2017.The idea is nothing new, of course, but on this occasion there is real weight behind the concept, to such an extent...

Related StoriesThe F1 paddock contnues to be divided over the idea of team's running third cars. Although some drivers suggested that an extra entry would open up more opportunities for them, others believe third cars are not a permanent solution to F1's woes.Felipe Massa reckons that if there had been...

With the Caterham and Marussia teams recently going into administration, the Formula 1 grid will be down to 18 cars for this weekend's United States Grand Prix.Analysis: Why small teams can't afford F1It paints a worrying picture for the sport in the closing stages of the 2014 season, but how...

Related StoriesFormula 1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone believes third cars should be considered for next year even if all the current teams survive.With a number of outfits facing financial difficulties, the possibility of bigger squads being called upon to run an extra car has emerged as one potential outcome for...