Formula 1: Caterham allowed to run 2014 car in 2015

Caterham were back racing at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after missing the previous two races

Formula 1 team Caterham will be allowed to compete in 2015 with this year's car - if a buyer is found for the team.

The outfit are in administration and have been given special dispensation to make it easier to find a buyer.

It means potential purchasers will not be under pressure to build a new car for next season.

Administrator Finbarr O'Connell said: "That is of interest to all the parties I'm talking to. It gives them a choice, an easier start to get into F1."

The decision is to be ratified at this week's meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Doha, Qatar.

O'Connell, of London firm Smith & Williamson, added: "The F1 Commission and FIA agreed if it would assist the weaker teams they can use the 2014 car next year, so giving them more time and options.

"It's a very difficult purchase decision for any party because of the huge costs involved in running an F1 team."

The Leafield-based team went into administration in October and last month made 230 staff redundant.

After missing two races, Caterham were able to compete at the season-ending race Abu Dhabi thanks to a successful crowd funding project.

O'Connell said: "I'm still talking to a few interested parties, and I'm hoping one of them can do the deal."