Alexander Rossi joins Marussia as Reserve

Rossi joins Marussia F1 Team as new Reserve Driver. 

Recently long term Caterham boss Tony Fernandez sold the team to a Swiss and Middle Eastern Consortium. Former Dutch F1 driver Christijan Albers is taking over the running of the team. This is not the only change to have occurred. The team have let over 40 of their staff go. Perhaps one of the most shocking one would be the departure of their reserve driver, Alexander Rossi. His vacated seat at Caterham's GP2 racing team is to be filled by Tom Dillmann. 

You may be wondering who Alexander Rossi is. Well, let me enlighten you. Rossi is a Californian born aspiring Formula 1 driver.  Previously, he has been reserve and test driver at other F1 teams, including Sahara Force India. In addition to being reserve driver at the recently sold team, he also drove for them in GP2. He also instantly departed this seat. It is unknown as to why Rossi left the team so swiftly. Whether he chose to leave or whether he was dismissed is a question that has not been answered. 

Rossi didn't hang around without a team. Not days after his departure from Caterham had he been signed at his previous team's championship rival, Marussia who have recently scored their first ever championship points.  Again, not only is he their reserve driver but he is now racing for GP2 team Campos. 

He has been linked to the future American Haas team. They hope to join the grid in 2016. But for now, you an remain assured that Rossi has a reserve drivers seat and is still searching for his chance to drive in an actual race in Formula 1. Lets hope he gets there but for now, lets wait and see. 

Article Written By: Frances Fry

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