I say return.... the 1971 USAC IndyCar season opened on the three-mile oval at Autodromo Ciudad de Rafaela.
An envoy from Argentina has visited Indycar HQ since the 500 to talk about hosting a race there.... it seems the group from Argentina represents the Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo, the circuit. that currently holds the MotoGP round there.
It seems Indycar are happy to look at other countries as well, as long as the funds to transport the cars, teams, and equipment is met, and a strong sanction fee is capable of being paid that would boost each team’s Leaders Circle contract.
Ferrucci to sub for injured Ilott in Detroit IndyCar race
Callum Ilott will miss this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix with a hand injury sustained in his Indianapolis 500 crash, and will be replaced at Juncos Hollinger by Santino Ferrucci.
Illot lost the rear of the car at Turn 2 on lap 69 in the 500.... The car spun through 270 degrees, striking the SAFER barrier with first the nose and then the left side, sustaining heavy damage.
Ilott exited the car without assistance, but his hand and wrist were strapped when he emerged from the infield medical centre and he has not been cleared to race on Belle Isle this weekend.
Illot will be re-evaluated next week,
* I started life with nothing, and still have most of it left
“Good drivers have dead flies on the side windows!” (Walter Röhrl)
* I married Miss Right. Just didn't know her first name was Always
Might be out in the cold, or otherwise end up as one of the Coyne boys if he has a little bit of ... coin.
No, he doesn’t have any backing. ASPM said they’re in no rush to decide on the 7 car, and with Felix newfound speed (finally) he might still be in with a shot to retain the seat, but he has to deliver at both Detroit and Road America now.
Might be out in the cold, or otherwise end up as one of the Coyne boys if he has a little bit of ... coin.
No, he doesn’t have any backing. ASPM said they’re in no rush to decide on the 7 car, and with Felix newfound speed (finally) he might still be in with a shot to retain the seat, but he has to deliver at both Detroit and Road America now.
I thought Rossi going to ASPM to join Pato was all done bar the confirmation..... or have I got that wrong? Or are ASPM going ahead with running 3 cars, which I sort of remember being a thought?
* I started life with nothing, and still have most of it left
“Good drivers have dead flies on the side windows!” (Walter Röhrl)
* I married Miss Right. Just didn't know her first name was Always
Might be out in the cold, or otherwise end up as one of the Coyne boys if he has a little bit of ... coin.
No, he doesn’t have any backing. ASPM said they’re in no rush to decide on the 7 car, and with Felix newfound speed (finally) he might still be in with a shot to retain the seat, but he has to deliver at both Detroit and Road America now.
I thought Rossi going to ASPM to join Pato was all done bar the confirmation..... or have I got that wrong? Or are ASPM going ahead with running 3 cars, which I sort of remember being a thought?
They were talking about it being the goal for 2023. But who knows?
Rossi may have had a bad couple of years, but I don't think there are too many people who think that's his fault. He's still a fast driver worthy of a top tier drive. So if not ASPM then really that just leaves Penske (who just downsized this year, so I doubt that would be a destination) or Ganassi (who I guess would be a possibility, but I haven't heard a peep about them).
Oscar Piastri in F1! Catch the fever! Vettel Hate Club. Life membership.
