Kiwi Brendon Hartley will get a second shot at Formula One after being confirmed as part of Toro Rosso's driver line-up for the Mexican Grand Prix.
The 27-year-old finished 13th in his debut drive at the United States Grand Prix impressing team officials with a clean drive, staying out of trouble and getting the car back to the pit lane in one piece.
The first Kiwi to start an F1 race since 1984, Hartley improved steadily through the race from his 19th place on the starting grid.
The race was won for the fifth time in six years by championship leader Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain.
The reigning Le Mans champion will be paired with highly-rated Frenchman Pierre Gasly who will also be driving for just the second time in the sports pinnacle formula.
Russian Daniil Kvyat has been dropped despite a point scoring effort in Austin.
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