Rossi: Point proven with Indy 500 win

Alexander Rossi reckons his Indy 500 win has proven to all in Formula 1 that he is a driver capable of winning on the biggest stages.

Despite chasing a 2016 Manor drive after a five-race stint with the team at the end of last season, Rossi was left out on in the cold by Formula 1.

As such he returned to America, signing with Andretti Herta Autosport for the IndyCar Series.

Andretti’s faith in the 24-year-old was rewarded last Sunday when he raced from 11th on the grid to first at the chequered flag at the Indianapolis 500.

Having won the prestigious race, Rossi believes he has shown the F1 paddock what he can do.

He told ESPN: “Yeah, that’s very true. It’s one of the big ones you want to win as a racing driver, if not the biggest.

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