Indianapolis, Sept 24: Justin Wilson insists he can handle the pressure as his Formula One future goes on the line in this weekend's United States Grand Prix. The 25-year-old rookie knows he needs to see the chequered flag at Indianapolis having failed to finish his three races for Jaguar Racing so far.

Wilson hopes of keeping the seat full-time next season would receive a massive boost if he can impress in front of Jaguar's Ford paymasters with only the season finale in Japan left after Sunday.
"I know that I have yet to finish a race so there will be some pressure to see it to the finish line here in our parent company's back yard, but nothing that I can't handle," said the Sheffield-born racer who has been hindered by a lack of reliability.
"The team has been nothing but supportive since I joined and I simply want to see the finish line to prove my worth. If I can finish in Indy it will be a great boost for the team and myself.
"I have never raced at Indianapolis so this is certainly going to be a tough weekend for me. The history that the track has is fantastic and I will be taking great pleasure in adding it to my list of race circuits."



Wilson, who took a gamble on joining Jaguar from Minardi with just five races left, knows the Milton Keynes-based outfit will have no shortage of alternatives to partner Mark Webber next year.



Austria's McLaren test driver Alexander Wurz and Sauber's Nick Heidfeld have both been strongly linked to the team. Britain's Allan McNish was also added to the list yesterday after he lost his job as reserve and test driver for Renault to Frenchman Franck Montagny.



"I am in the fortunate position of having a number of options open to me and my management team and I are assessing which path to take at the moment," said McNish, who made his F1 debut with Toyota last year.



"I don't want to rush into anything but I am more determined than ever to succeed, and ultimately I will make the choice that gives me the best chance of success.



"I have had a fantastic year with Renault and would like to extend my thanks to all the team for their hard work and support during the thousands of miles I have completed this season testing the R23.



"I am obviously disappointed that I won't be with the team next year, but I wish the whole team the very best of luck for the future."



McNish has also been linked with a move to Jordan while the former Le Mans winner could also return to sportscars.


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