Ken Anderson, US F1 Team principal, has announced that John Anderson, a renowned and respected figure in American open-wheel racing will be US F1's Team Manager, effective immediately.

Speaking about the appointment, Anderson said, “I've known John and been close with him for nearly 20 years - to be able to hire someone as experienced, as organized and as successful as he is will only enhance our team as we move forward. He is simply the best at what he does and knows what it takes to be successful in motorsports.”

John Anderson moved to the US from Australia where he was involved in a prep and fab shoip. He started his racing career in the US and has worked for a long list of top American drivers over the years. Most recently, John Anderson was the team manager for Gil de Ferran's American Le Mans Series (ALMS) organization.

The new role for John Anderson is one that he has been practising since the early 1980s. Not only will he be coordinating the team in the US and in Europe, acting as a liaison between the engineers and shop staff and spearheading testing, but he'll be an informal team psychologist.

“It's about getting the right group of guys who can work, live and play together, and also understanding where everyone's strengths and weaknesses are," he said. “Ken and Peter Windsor have put together a strong group, and I can only help to strengthen the bonds and be a part of America's resurgence in the top motorsport in the world.”