Wise heads in the paddock are far less sure. There is also bewilderment at what the long-term future of the team is, even if they do make it to Abu Dhabi for the race on November 23. Bernie Ecclestone, F1’s supremo, said on Thursday: “The question if they get to Abu Dhabi is whether they will have enough money to come home. I have been talking to the administrator regularly. If they get to Abu Dhabi, they are in the championship.”