Michael Andretti says a by-product of his prospective new Formula 1 team would be to provide a pathway for young American drivers. Although there have been 57 racers from the United States in F1 history, including two World Champions in Phil Hill and Andretti’s father, Mario, the production line has ground to a halt in recent years. The most recent driver to cross the Atlantic in search of Formula 1 glory was Alexander Rossi, who competed in five grands prix for Manor Marussia towards the end of the 2015 campaign. Ironically, Rossi then headed back to race in IndyCar for Andretti, whose team he has just announced he is leaving to join Arrow McLaren SP. However, despite the seven-year...
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