Jose Maria Lopez's Formula One dream has come to a crashing halt with news that he has failed to land the test driver role at the new Hispania Racing Team.
With USF1 seemingly on the brink of disintegration, it comes as no surprise that the team's only confirmed driver, Jose Maria Lopez, is looking to have his contract cancelled.
Struggling USF1 have moved another step closer to sinking into oblivion after it was confirmed that their driver Jose Maria Lopez is in talks with Campos Meta about a possible move.
It's another nail in USF1's coffin as reports claims Jose Maria Lopez is on his way to Campos Meta.
The USF1 team is reportedly on the verge of quitting Formula One - and before they had even started.
Adrian Valles' hopes of securing a race seat at USF1 have received a big boost with Jose Maria Lopez giving him his full backing.
New USF1 signing Jose Maria Lopez concedes if he hadn't made it into Formula One this year it probably would never have happened.
New Formula One team US F1 have recruited former Renault test driver Jose Maria Lopez for the 2010 season.
Jose Maria Lopez will race for the new USF1 team this season, according to his spokesman Miguel Mattos.
Bernie Ecclestone remains unconvinced that all four new F1 teams will be present at the season-opening grand prix.