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Rossi chooses number 53 ahead of Singapore debut
Formula 1's newest rookie Alexander Rossi has selected 53 as his permanent race number ahead of his grand prix debut in Singapore this weekend. The Californian GP2 front-runner, who is replacing Manor regular Roberto Merhi at five of the remaining grands prix this season, told reporters he actually selected the number 16. 'That's the number I used in many kart races,' he is quoted by Speed Week. 'But it turns out that is a reserve number for Red Bull. So I chose 53 as I am able to make a cool logo from it.' He laughed when asked if he will have to pay Disney for use of the number, as it was used in the Herbie film series. 'I hope not!' said Rossi. What may ultimately appear on the Manor...
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