Alexander Rossi is an award-winning American racing driver known for his success in IndyCar and Formula One, including an Indianapolis 500 victory, and has expanded his career into sports car racing. After winning the iconic Indianapolis 500 as a rookie in 2016, Alexander Rossi went on to establish himself as an award-winning American racing driver with significant success in IndyCar, Formula One, and sports car racing. Rossi commenced his racing career by becoming the IKF Grand National Champion in the 100cc Yamaha class in 2005. The following year, he earned the Skip Barber National Scholarship in 2006, becoming the youngest winner in Skip Barber National Championship history.
In 2015, he made his Formula One debut with Manor Marussia F1 Team, participating in five Grands Prix and achieving a season-best twelfth-place finish at the United States Grand Prix. His return to the United States in 2016 marked a pivotal moment, joining the IndyCar Series with Andretti Autosport. In his rookie year, Rossi captured victory at the prestigious Indianapolis 500, a monumental achievement that also earned him both the Indy 500 Rookie of the Year and IndyCar Rookie of the Year awards. Building on his breakthrough, Rossi continued to compete successfully in the IndyCar Series, securing multiple wins and podium finishes.
His career continues to highlight a versatile and accomplished racing professional, consistently delivering top-tier performances across diverse and demanding motorsports disciplines.