http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/7957788.stm

Bernie Ecclestone has revealed there will be at three new teams joining Formula 1 next season.

The F1 supremo said 26 cars will be on the starting grid for the 2010 campaign and that a medals-system will determine the championship.
Assuming of course that no one leaves this season? Great news if it's true though!