MAY 11, 2002
Sullivan launches F1 driver scheme
It is nine years since Michael Andretti tried to make it in Formula 1 as team mate to Ayrton Senna at McLaren in 1993. Michael's timing was bad as McLaren was not successful that year and going up against Senna was probably a mistake as Andretti was never really able to get to grips with the pace of the Brazilian star.
"We're fully convinced America has a wealth of young drivers with the desire, talent and discipline to race - and win - in F1," said Sullivan, "but they really don't know the hows, wheres or whats needed to get there. The Red Bull F1 Driver Search Initiative is a huge step in putting an end to this."
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his support behind the program saying he is "very pleased with the initiative".
Details of the drivers involved will be announced later.