The new Super Aguri team have taken a major step towards reaching the Formula One grid next season after their entry was approved by all 10 other outfits.
Ex-grand prix driver Aguri Suzuki's team, which is backed by Honda, was left off world governing body the FIA's original entry list after failing to pay a $48 million bond.
That left Super Aguri needing approval from all 10 existing teams before they could lodge another application to race in 2006.
Williams were reluctant to sign until reassurances were given over the long-term viability of the project while Midland held back over fears they would lose television income.
However, all 10 teams have now signed up to allow Super Aguri to race next year, leaving the new team needing just the FIA's approval.
Team boss Suzuki said: "I am very happy to be able to announce that all 10 Formula One teams have approved our late entry to the Formula One World Championship today.
"I would like to thank all of the teams for approving our late entry and assure them that the Super Aguri Formula One team will co-operate and do our best to reach your expectations. We appreciate your support and we will not let you down."
The team's managing director Daniel Audetto admitted Super Aguri are unlikely to be competitive immediately.
The new team will compete with four-year-old Arrows chassis for the first three races before rushing in their own design for the first European round at Imola on April 23.
Audetto said: "I am very proud to be part of the new Super Aguri Formula One team. We are looking forward to joining the Formula One grid for 2006 in Bahrain and to becoming increasingly competitive as the season progresses."
Ex-BAR-Honda driver Takuma Sato is almost certain to be given a drive at the new team. He could be partnered by Anthony Davidson, while an all-Japanese line-up featuring Sakon Yamamoto has been suggested.
