Finally

Scott Speed is going to be the third team driver for Red Bull F1 for the Canadian and United States Grand Prix.

Speed will be the first American to compete in a grand prix car since Michael Andretti drove for McLaren in 1993. Now, third driver’s don’t obviously race but it’s still a big, big deal. He’ll be taking over testing duties and such… when you’re talking bleeding edge motorsports technology, that is awesome… the test drivers get to have all the fun!

The 22-year-old GP2 standout made a strong impression during a trial run at Silverstone today, virtually matching team leader David Coulthard for pace. Did I mention that he hasn’t actually had much experience in an F1 car yet? I feel good things coming on the horizon…