Alexander Rossi

Alexander Rossi, born on September twenty-fifth, nineteen ninety-one, is an accomplished American racing driver known for his remarkable achievements in both IndyCar and Formula One. Hailing from Nevada City, California, Rossi began his racing journey in the United States before venturing to Europe as a teenager to chase his Formula One dreams.

Rossi's career took off in the developmental GP2 Series, where he showcased his talent by winning four races, including one for EQ8 Caterham Racing in two thousand thirteen and three more for Racing Engineering in two thousand fifteen. His Formula One debut came in two thousand fifteen with the Manor Marussia F1 Team, where he participated in five Grands Prix, notably finishing twelfth at his home Grand Prix in the United States.

After an unsuccessful bid for a full-time Formula One seat in two thousand sixteen, Rossi returned to the United States to compete in the IndyCar Series. He made headlines by winning the prestigious Indianapolis 500 as a rookie in two thousand sixteen, driving for Bryan Herta Autosport. This victory marked a significant milestone in his career, and he finished the season ranked eleventh in series points.

Rossi continued to excel in IndyCar, returning to Andretti Autosport in two thousand seventeen, where he secured his second career win at Watkins Glen International. His performances in two thousand eighteen and two thousand nineteen were particularly noteworthy, as he finished second and third in the Drivers' Championship standings, respectively. In addition to his IndyCar success, Rossi also triumphed in endurance racing, winning the twenty-four hours of Daytona in two thousand twenty-one with WTR.