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American racer Rossi to make debut with Manor

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  • Laurence Edmondson, F1 Editor Close
      • Joined ESPN in 2009
      • An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011

      American Alexander Rossi will make his F1 debut by replacing Roberto Merhi at Manor for five of the remaining seven races of the season, starting this weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix.

      Rossi is the first American to race in Formula One since Scott Speed in 2007 and will finally made his breakthrough after several years as a reserve driver and GP2 racer.