Red Bull Driver Search Achieves Success and Formally Concludes

New York, NY (17 October 05) - It took just four short years for the Red Bull Driver Search to successfully place an American driver at the pinnacle of world motorsport, Formula 1. Next season, 2002 Red Bull Driver Search winner, Scott Speed will take his seat in Formula 1 with one of Red Bull's Formula 1 Teams, Red Bull Racing or Squadra Toro Rosso.

With its primary goal complete, the Driver Search will not continue to operate in its current format for 2006. We will not conduct a formal or organized Search, but Red Bull will continue to monitor upcoming American racing talent. Current Driver Search graduates, Scott Speed, Colin Fleming and John Edwards, will continue to be supported by Red Bull as they pursue their dreams of Formula 1.

Since its inception in 2002, the Red Bull Driver Search has offered an unparalleled opportunity to thousands of aspiring, American racecar drivers, providing many with the experience of a lifetime and helping several others to advance their racing careers.

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