Image: Caterham F1
Alexander Rossi has signed with the Racing Engineering GP2 team for the 2015 season.
The American will enter his third season in the category, having previously competed for Caterham Racing and Campos Racing, taking a win with the former.
Rossi has also had test roles with the Caterham and Marussia Formula 1 teams, and is on the radar for the new Haas F1 Team, who will enter the sport in 2016.
“After several years of discussions, at last Racing Engineering and I have found a way to work together!” beamed Rossi. “Racing Engineering is a multiple Championship winning GP2 team, and their passion and commitment to excellence reflects throughout the organization, where winning and performance is the sole focus.
“After my 2014 season as the Official Reserve Driver at the Caterham and Marussia F1 Teams, it is public knowledge that I have been carefully looking over several options for 2015, both in Europe and the States. I’ve spent the majority of my career racing in Europe, building my racing foundation and have strong relationships there. My ultimate goal has never wavered, and still remains F1.
“The GP2 Series with Racing Engineering is the perfect alignment for these career objectives. The team and I have a strong mutual belief in each other and believe we have the assets and the combination to win the Championship this year. We are prepared and I look forward to the Abu Dhabi test, commencing March 9th.”
Alfonso de Orleans-Borbon, of Racing Engineering, believes his new signing has what it takes to win the 2015 title. “I am delighted to have Alex Rossi joining us this season. The American has the talent and team work necessary for leading the Drivers Championship this season.
“We have known Alex for many years and our paths have always crossed until now. Now that we are working together, both the driver and the team will do everything in its power to achieve the goal we have set out. With team mate Jordan King, we have a formidable line up for the 2015 season. Now let’s get to work and make it all happen.”
There are now eight seats in the GP2 field remaining.
