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US F1 signs team manager

US F1 chiefs continue to deny rumours that the team will not be ready in time for the Bahrain Grand Prix © Getty Images

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Although US F1 is yet to announce a driver for the forthcoming season, it has signed Australian John Anderson as team manager.

"I've known John and been close with him for nearly 20 years - to be able to hire someone as experienced, as organised and as successful as he is will only enhance our team as we move forward," team principal Ken Anderson said. "He is simply the best at what he does and knows what it takes to be successful in motorsport."

John Anderson, who has 30 years of experience in American motorsport, most recently worked with Gil de Ferran's American Le Mans team.

"I came to the US for what I thought was a few years and I've never left," he said. "I've had some good runs but, now, to be able to work with America's F1 team, especially with my friend Ken, is an unbelievable opportunity. Ken's mindset of USF1 - to have an open mind, be flexible and explore best practices - is why I'm here and I want to be a part of this."

This signing, as well as the news that the team's car performed well in recent crash tests, will go some way to quash rumours that it will not be ready in time for the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

Italy's Gazzetta Sportiva, reported that it has requested dispensation to sit out of the flyaway rounds (Bahrain, Australia, Malaysia and China) in March and April, and instead make its debut the following month in Barcelona.

Sporting director Peter Windsor told F1's official website last week: "I can't say any more than that we will definitely be on the Bahrain grid."

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