Inspired as a fouryearold by watching the likes of michael andretti and al unser jr in the champ car world series on television, it was in europe that he first plied his trade. He was confirmed as a replacement for max chilton at the belgian grand prix, but was ousted from the seat after just one practice session. Californias alexander rossi will be official reserve driver for formula one s manor racing this season while also. Indycar drivers alexander rossi page 1 indianapolis. Alexander rossi indycar driver andretti autosport linkedin. Apr 04, 20 alexander rossi is americas only formula 1 driver, and for our may 20 issue, we put him behind the wheel of an f1 icon. Competed in 10 gp2 series races for eq8 caterham racing. Alexander rossi almost made his f1 debut in 2014, and finally did at the end of the following season. Its been a while since weve had a driver in f1, so heres the whole story behind this guy. The week in indycar, march 25, with alexander rossi racer.
Oct 14, 20 alexander rossi is currently the only american formula 1 driver and is currently with caterham f1 team, based in oxfordshire, united kingdom. Nevada citys alexander rossi signs as only american driver. Made five starts for manor marussia team in 2015 and became the third american driver to race in formula 1 since 1990. Mclaren f1 driver lando norris is prepared for an uncertain season in formula one in. He currently competes fulltime in the indycar series, driving the no.
Indianapolis 500 winner alexander rossi says racing in formula 1 feeder series was absolutely not good preparation for an indycar career. Alexander rossi racing career profile driver database. Before he started his indycar career, which includes winning the indy 500 in. Schmidt peterson motorsports robert wickens has blamed alexander rossi and indycars inconsistent restart procedure for the loss of a debut indycar victory at st petersburg. Since my initial discussions with the marussia f1 team management, ive felt right at home. Rossi is famous as the first youngest american racer to be in an f1 race and as the titleholder of the indianapolis 500 as a rookie. Rossi currently competes in the indycar series with andretti autosport, scoring seven wins so far. Theres a reason why alexander rossi rapidly has become one of indycars very best drivers. Here, he talks about what it was like to meet jim clarks 67 lotus 49. The american spent seven seasons racing in european and. Montreal caterham reserve driver alexander rossi will be on the track friday morning for the first free practice session of the 2014 canadian. Caterham f1 team reserve driver alexander rossi will take part in the first free practice sessions in montreal and austin at the canadian and united states grands.
Alexander michael rossi born september 25, 1991 in auburn, california is a driver who currently drives for andretti herta autosport in the indycar series and competed in five races for manor marussia in f1. American racing driver alexander rossi to make f1 debut this. I understand that formula 1 is a business as much as it is a sport, the californian told when asked about haas decision. He participated in some friday free practice sessions but moved to marussia partway through the 2014 season. Did winning the indy 500 quiet alexander rossis f1 fever dream. Alexander michael rossi born september 25, 1991 is an american professional racing driver. Alexander rossi looked set to make his formula one debut in 2014, only for the deal to fall through at the 11th hour. Mclaren f1 driver lando norris is prepared for an uncertain season in formula one in 2020 because of the. California native alexander rossi will make his longawaited formula one debut this weekend at the singapore grand prix. Nov 24, 2015 alexander rossi to haas f1 is a headline most american fans were hoping for. Alexander rossi poses for a photo next to the borg warner trophy after winning the 2016 indianapolis 500.
Alexander rossi for the win for the win what fans are. Alexander rossi stats, race results, wins, news, record. American alexander rossi will compete in this weekends belgian grand prix. Mar 06, 2020 theres a reason why alexander rossi rapidly has become one of indycars very best drivers. Mar 26, 2020 alexander rossi interview starts at 6m58s getting mad at and struggling with iracing 7m16s driver contracts and training during the coronavirus shutdown 10m01s thoughts on esports 14m55s off track with hinch and rossi 19m18s shots fired. The manor marussia f1 team confirmed that the american would race in five. Alexander rossi was the last driver to compete in f1 with a short spell at manor in late 2015 patrik lundinsutton images. He is in his fifth season with the indycar series and pilots the no. In 2014, he was a test and reserve driver for manor then marussia. Alexander rossi is americas only formula 1 driver, and for our may 20 issue, we put him behind the wheel of an f1 icon. Alexander rossi to haas f1 is a headline most american fans were hoping for. Indycar drivers graham rahal and alexander rossi both poked fun at just how boring sundays formula 1 race, the spanish grand prix, was.
Alexander rossi is a 28 year old driver from united states, for 2015 he is competing in formula one with manor f1 team and sits 20 th in the standings after 5 races. Alexander rossi will stay with andretti autosport in 2017 the american driver chased a fulltime seat in f1, but after a breakout season in indycar, hes sticking around. For 20 alexander has been competing for the teams gp2 team, eq8 caterham racing, resulting in two podiums despite a late start to the season. Indycar drivers graham rahal and alexander rossi were. Rossi gained his first f1 test courtesy of bmw at the end of 2009, but as the company was in the process of pulling out of formula one the opportunity did not. Oct 04, 2016 alexander rossi will stay with andretti autosport in 2017 the american driver chased a fulltime seat in f1, but after a breakout season in indycar, hes sticking around. Alexander rossi is currently the only american formula 1 driver and is currently with caterham f1 team, based in oxfordshire, united kingdom.
Has won races in gp2 series now known as f2 and world series by renault as has competed in. Alexander rossi is an american professional racing driver who is the youngest winner ever of the skip barber national championship at the age of just 14 he currently competes fulltime in the indycar series. Did winning the indy 500 quiet alexander rossis f1 fever. By age 14, hed won multiple national and international karting championships. View cart 2020 indianapolis motor speedwayindycar store powered by bigcommerce. Robert wickens blames alexander rossi for laterace indycar. Alexander rossi grand prix date car race position pts. Indy 500 qualifying complete scott dixon on pole for 2017 indianapolis 500.
Alexander rossi dominated the 2019 race at the road course in elkhart lake, wisconsin. Fourpart series featuring rossi and the honda offroad team. Alexander rossi news surrounding the american f1 driver. Alexander rossi f1 driver biography f1 fanatic racefans. Alexander rossi is a racing driver from the united states whose greatest achievement is a victory in the 100th running of the indianapolis 500 in may 2016.
American f1 driver alexander rossi signs with marussia autoblog. Jun 06, 2014 montreal caterham reserve driver alexander rossi will be on the track friday morning for the first free practice session of the 2014 canadian grand prix. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for alexander rossi on. Has won races in gp2 series now known as f2 and world series by renault as has competed in the 24 hours of le mans and rolex 24 at daytona. Unlike many of his compatriots, this young californian spent his formative racing years with formula 1 on his mind. Alexander rossi interview starts at 6m58s getting mad at and struggling with iracing 7m16s driver contracts and training during the coronavirus shutdown 10m01s thoughts on esports 14m55s off track with hinch and rossi 19m18s shots fired. Grand prix track where he had four victories in 10 f1 starts from 200817. Alexander rossi official reserve driver today is a good day and next step in my formula 1 career.
Alexander rossi driving for manor f1 in the 2015 singapore grand prix he. Now that hes drank the milk, can he be happy in indycar. Alexander michael rossi born september 25, 1991 in auburn, california is a driver who currently drives for andretti herta autosport in the indycar series and competed in five races for manor marussia in f1 rossi had previously driven for the caterham team in 2012 as the teams test driver until 2014. Alexander rossi us f1 driver interview alexander rossi on. Alexander rossi to drive fp1 in canada and the usa for caterham.
Alexander rossi is an elite athlete and professional race car driver. Alexander rossi not holding his breath waiting for f1 call. Alexander rossi indycar drivers were furious after scary 5car crash on lap 1 at pocono the indycar series didnt get make it through the first of 200 laps of sundays race at pocono raceway. Alexander rossi is the first driver to race indycar and. Rossi is best known for winning the indianapolis 500 as a rookie in 2016. Get indycar series 2020 season stats, career statistics, race logs, sponsor info and more. Mar 26, 2019 alexander rossi has accomplished what only a handful of american drivers have ever done. Alexander rossi driver data born september 25, 1991 19910925 age 26. Alexander rossi bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Profile for racing driver alexander rossi from united states. Served as caterham f1 team reserve driver but left the team to become reserve driver for marussia f1, driving the car for the opening practice at spa. Year, age, races, win, podium, pole, laps, led, earnings, rank, avst, avfn, raf, llf, dnq, wd. Alexander rossi has accomplished what only a handful of american drivers have ever done. Will indy 500 winner alexander rossi choose indycar or.
Alexander rossi tries to explain way hes not driving for haas f1 below. Meet f1 reserve driver alexander rossi at austin k1 speed. Alexander rossi, caterham f1 team reserve driver, on the 20 season so far duration. Alexander rossi not holding his breath waiting for f1 call from. As of 2017, rossi is the last american driver who has competed in formula 1. But the following year he secured a deal which saw him become the first american to take part in an f1 race since 2007. Alexander rossi was initially confirmed as a reserve driver with caterham. Rossi is best known for winning the indianapolis 500 as a rookie in 2016 rossi began his career in the united states before moving to europe as a teenager to pursue a career in formula one. Alex grew up in nevada city, ca, and began racing gokarts at age 10. Patience paid off and rossi was granted five race towards the end of the.
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