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I was just having a dig about and I was noticing that there are indeed 3 potential American drivers who could realitsicly make it into F1. There is Paul Edwards currently racing in the Nissan world series, hes in his debut year of the series and whilst he isnt doing a Sebastian Bourdais he is scoring points against some former F1 drivers, such as Enrique Bernoldi, and Marc Gene. Whether or not he will make it into F1 or not though I do not know, if he has a good year next year and finishes in the top 4 of the Championship then I dont see a reason why not though.
Next is Towsend Bell, former CART race winner and regular points scorer. Hes with current F3000 Champions Arden International, so far hes done a good job against some very good oppostion and may have scored points at Imola if not for problems, if he can adapt to the car and the differnt style of tracks within 2 years I woudnt mind betting we could see him in a F1 car one day.
Lastly is American Phill Hill, son of former American F1 driver Phill Hill. Hes in his 2nd full year of F3000 at the moment with the Durango team, he had a ok season at Dams back in 2001. for 2002 he was a replacment driver at Durango. He came very close to scoring points a few times but for some reason or another failed to finish the job off. Now hes still at Durango but is doing a much better job, he would have sureley scored points at Barcelona for example after qualifying in the top 8, but he had a DNF.
I just thought Id do this thread to show that there isnt a lack of American talent trying to get into F1. Well ok the USA hasnt got ques of drivers lined up for a shot at F1 but its not as dire as people like to make out. If the current trend continues and USA drivers do make the switch to Europe like they are now doing ever more then I dont think it will be too long until we see another American F1 driver.
Next is Towsend Bell, former CART race winner and regular points scorer. Hes with current F3000 Champions Arden International, so far hes done a good job against some very good oppostion and may have scored points at Imola if not for problems, if he can adapt to the car and the differnt style of tracks within 2 years I woudnt mind betting we could see him in a F1 car one day.
Lastly is American Phill Hill, son of former American F1 driver Phill Hill. Hes in his 2nd full year of F3000 at the moment with the Durango team, he had a ok season at Dams back in 2001. for 2002 he was a replacment driver at Durango. He came very close to scoring points a few times but for some reason or another failed to finish the job off. Now hes still at Durango but is doing a much better job, he would have sureley scored points at Barcelona for example after qualifying in the top 8, but he had a DNF.
I just thought Id do this thread to show that there isnt a lack of American talent trying to get into F1. Well ok the USA hasnt got ques of drivers lined up for a shot at F1 but its not as dire as people like to make out. If the current trend continues and USA drivers do make the switch to Europe like they are now doing ever more then I dont think it will be too long until we see another American F1 driver.
Due to the fact Kerr didnt have the funds to bring to the championship. Still, hes another future talent perhaps, and if he does a good job in F3000 in a few years time we may see him in a F1 car...