I think the FIA and indeed FOTA had quite a bit of influence in what happened to USF1 due to their own mass-disorganisation. Bit of a slap in the face if you ask me. Even now they won't advise potential new entrants whether they can compete until later this year when it's too late to really push into development and sponsor packages. Basically, you need to spend the money before you are accepted. WTF? That is, the money you get from sponsors when you're accepted.