Alexander Rossi handed Caterham CT03 for Canadian FP1

American driver, Alexander Rossi has been handed the Caterham CT03 for use in the Canadian Grand Prix’s Friday practice sessions.

Rossi, who was confirmed as Caterham’s reserve driver earlier in the year, has had to wait to get to drive the CT03 this season. The only other time the American drove the car was when they were aero-testing it before the start of the season.

Rossi, who is driving the Caterham Gp2 series car last drove an F1 car in the Spanish Grand Prix’s practice session last year and is hoping this, could become a frequent affair.

“Returning to F1 action is obviously another important step in the plan I’ve worked over a decade for and I take all the opportunities I get very seriously,” he said.

“This will be my first outing in the CT03 and on the 2013 Pirelli tyres in F1 and its good that my 2013 F1 debut is on North American soil, in front of a crowd who are seriously passionate about F1 and really know what our sport is all about.

“Even though FP1 sessions always seem to be over in the blink of an eye, it’ll be good to play an important part in the team’s work on track.

“I was last in an F1 car in the CT02 2012 car in Abu Dhabi, last November for the young driver test so I’m looking forward to see how far the car has progressed since then.”