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Alexander Rossi named as reserve driver for Manor

Despite seemingly leaving Formula 1 for IndyCar after being overlooked for a race seat, Alexander Rossi has signed up to act as Manor's reserve driver for 2016.   The American driver becomes the first man since Nigel Mansell's 1994 campaign dovetail to set off on a balancing act between the two series, as he races full time in IndyCar. He will also attend eleven Grands Prix this year, helping with the development of the MRT05 alongside Pascal Wehrlein & Rio Haryanto. His first race attendance will be in Sochi in May. “I’ve invested most of my career in F1 and I’m not one to kick my heels and wait for things to happen, so this is my way of staying sharp and prepared.' said Rossi...
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