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Alexander Rossi Turns Down Manor Drive

In a recent report, it has been revealed that American IndyCar driver, and former F1 racer, Alexander Rossi had been approached by his former team, Manor, to drive for them for the remainder of this year’s Formula 1 season, however, has since declined the offer.

Alexander Rossi Turns Down Manor Drive

Rossi, who currently races in the IndyCar series for Andretti Autosport previously drove for Manor in 2015, replacing Roberto Merhi in the second half of the season, racing for the team at 5 Grand Prix. Although a Manor drive looked promising in 2016 for the young American, Rossi was replaced by Indonesia’s Rio Haryanto.

With the halfway point of the 2016 Formula 1 Season being marked by the German Grand Prix, it has been revealed that Haryanto has been struggling with finances, supposedly owing Manor some 7 million euros, thus explaining why Rossi has been approached in order to partner Pascal Wehrlein for the remainder of 2016.

Although Rossi has declined this offer, the American does have options for 2017, whether it be in Formula 1 or in IndyCar.

“I have options both in IndyCar and Formula 1 for 2017,” revealed the winner of this year’s Indianapolis 500. “There have been talks with Manor for a race seat and we’ve also been approached by another F1 team that’s quite interesting.”

With Rossi confirming that he has been approached by another F1 team as well as Manor, one may wonder if Gene Haas is looking at the American to drive for Haas F1. Much speculation has risen in the position of Mexico’s Esteban Gutierrez at the team, with Gutierrez failing to finish in the top 10 and secure points in the first half of the 2016 season. Names linked to Gutierrez’s seat at Haas have included Rossi as well as GP3 driver, Charles Leclerc.

 
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