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F1: Alexander Rossi To Be FP1 Regular With Caterham
American driver Alexander Rossi will spend considerable time in a Caterham car this year...
American driver Alexander Rossi made one practice appearance for Caterham last season. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Alexander Rossi will take a step toward his F1 dream by making regular appearances in Friday FP1 sessions for Caterham this year.
Rossi on Friday confirmed as a reserve driver for the team, alongside Ma Qing Hua. The Chinese driver was with HRT in 2012, taking part in four FP1 sessions, and will be in action again at his home race in Shanghai. He will also race for the Caterham GP2 team.
Rossi drove on Friday only in Barcelona last year, but has been guaranteed what the team calls “a number” of outings in 2013.
“As reserve drivers, both Alexander and Ma will attend every race with us and will be driving in a number of FP1 sessions to continue their development,” said Caterham team boss Cyril Abiteboul. “One of the main challenges facing young drivers moving up to F1 is the sheer number of people they have to interact with, compared to any other level of their motorsport career.
“They go from a small number in Formula Renault 3.5 to more than 15 in F1, across engineering, performance, reliability, engine, KERS, strategy, communications and marketing. The program we have devised for Alexander and Ma will allow them to immerse themselves completely in the F1 environment throughout 2013, preparing them for the day when they take the next step up to the ultimate level.”
“After many discussions this winter with Caterham F1 Team regarding my 2013 program, today’s announcement brings me even closer to my goal of racing in F1,” said Rossi.
“2013 will be my third season with the Caterham family and I’ve built solid relationships within the whole team. My goals from the Friday practice sessions that I will drive this season is to fulfill the team’s run plan for each session, work closely with everyone and learn as much as possible, always being ready for the next opportunity.
“I will attend all F1 events, allowing me to integrate fully within in the team technically, commercially and from a sporting perspective in F1, best preparing me for the next step.”
Qing Hua said: “I know the fans at home will be really excited to see me race in GP2, and with the F1 work I also have ahead of me, China can be proud that it continues to have a driver involved in motor racing at the very highest level.”
Adam Cooper notched up his 28th season as a racing journalist in 2012. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Follow him on Twitter.
Rossi on Friday confirmed as a reserve driver for the team, alongside Ma Qing Hua. The Chinese driver was with HRT in 2012, taking part in four FP1 sessions, and will be in action again at his home race in Shanghai. He will also race for the Caterham GP2 team.
Rossi drove on Friday only in Barcelona last year, but has been guaranteed what the team calls “a number” of outings in 2013.
“As reserve drivers, both Alexander and Ma will attend every race with us and will be driving in a number of FP1 sessions to continue their development,” said Caterham team boss Cyril Abiteboul. “One of the main challenges facing young drivers moving up to F1 is the sheer number of people they have to interact with, compared to any other level of their motorsport career.
“They go from a small number in Formula Renault 3.5 to more than 15 in F1, across engineering, performance, reliability, engine, KERS, strategy, communications and marketing. The program we have devised for Alexander and Ma will allow them to immerse themselves completely in the F1 environment throughout 2013, preparing them for the day when they take the next step up to the ultimate level.”
“After many discussions this winter with Caterham F1 Team regarding my 2013 program, today’s announcement brings me even closer to my goal of racing in F1,” said Rossi.
“2013 will be my third season with the Caterham family and I’ve built solid relationships within the whole team. My goals from the Friday practice sessions that I will drive this season is to fulfill the team’s run plan for each session, work closely with everyone and learn as much as possible, always being ready for the next opportunity.
“I will attend all F1 events, allowing me to integrate fully within in the team technically, commercially and from a sporting perspective in F1, best preparing me for the next step.”
Qing Hua said: “I know the fans at home will be really excited to see me race in GP2, and with the F1 work I also have ahead of me, China can be proud that it continues to have a driver involved in motor racing at the very highest level.”
Adam Cooper notched up his 28th season as a racing journalist in 2012. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Follow him on Twitter.
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