Michael Says Marco Stays Until 2009

Former driver Michael Andretti has said that his son Marco will be ready for a move to Formula One in 2009.

Andretti Senior believes that Marco needs two more years in IRL before a move to motorsport's most elite formula.

"With this learning process, I'm convinced that in 2009 Marco will be ready to race in F1 and fight with the best," Andretti Sr told Autosport.

The 21-yeal old Andretti Jr has tested for the Honda F1 team but has a contract with Andretti Green Racing that ends in 2008. (MORE)