American F1 hopeful Rossi lands GP2 ride with Racing Engineering

Alexander Rossi will drive for the Spanish-based Racing Engineering team in GP2 this year as he seeks to find a way to further his career in F1.

He will partner British GP2 rookie Jordan King, and will thus be the senior driver in the team.

“After several years of discussions, at last Racing Engineering and I have found a way to work together!” said 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 Championship 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.”

Team boss Alfonso de Orleans-Borbon added: “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.”