Todt: We wish to support the American people.

Ferrari boss Jean Todt has said that Ferrari and Formula One wishes to 'support the American people' in their hour of need.

Todt who arrived last night in Indianapolis for the US Grand Prix on Sunday said: "We arrive in the United States for the penultimate grand prix of the season, having won the two championships back in Hungary. This race takes place at a dramatic time in the history of the United States."

"What happened back on 11th September has affected everyone, including those in the world of Formula 1. Racing in Indianapolis signifies a reaction to those terrible events, showing that our lives go on as normal, even if at the moment our hearts and minds are not totally concentrated on our work, because one cannot remain indifferent to world events. By coming to race in Indianapolis and putting on a good show, we will seek to demonstrate as much as we can, that we support the American people in such a difficult and painful moment."