Formula One is working with groups to determine U.S. drivers who may make it to grand prix racing however none are seemingly to come via within the close to time period, chief government Stefano Domenicali mentioned on Friday.
The most up-to-date was Alexander Rossi who began 5 races with a highest putting of twelfth for the now-defunct Marussia staff in 2015 earlier than leaving to go on and win the Indianapolis 500 as a rookie in 2016.
“We are working with groups to strive to perceive what is basically the chance for American drivers to come to the eye of Formula One groups within the short-term,” Domenicali told analysts on a first quarter earnings call.
“I don’t see that, being very pragmatic and realistic, coming in the next two or three years but maybe after.”
Liberty Media-owned Formula One sees the United States as a serious marketplace for progress and is including a second race subsequent 12 months in Miami, alongside with the prevailing grand prix in Austin, Texas.
“I do know there are groups watching the great drivers that, if they’re prepared, could be a giant enhance for the American followers,” said Domenicali.
“The people want to see these guys. Therefore the hope that we have is that very, very soon we have American drivers competing against all the others in the Formula One championship.”
Haas and Williams each have U.S. house owners whereas U.S.-based funding group MSP Sports Capital have a major minority stake in McLaren.
Two Americans have received the Formula One world championship because the first in 1950 — Phil Hill in 1961 and Mario Andretti in 1978.
Mercedes’ seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton spends loads of time within the United States whereas Netflix has introduced the game to new audiences with its ‘Drive to Survive’ documentary collection.
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