According to sources, Michael Andretti and 2011 Rookie of the Year James Hinchcliffe appear to be closer than ever to signing a contract that would see the Canadian drive for Andretti Autosport.
As Auto123.com had already revealed some weeks ago , Hinchcliffe will be the driver of choice for the GoDaddy.com entry vacated by both Danica Patrick and the late Dan Wheldon who had signed to replace Patrick.
Hinchcliffe, a 25-year-old Toronto native, became a free agent at the end of the season when his former employer Newman-Haas Racing decided to leave the series to concentrate its efforts on a future move to sports cars.
Both Marco Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay have been confirmed at Michael Andretti’s squad. A fourth car is being explored though no deal is done. Andretti said he wants a veteran to drive the Chevrolet-powered Dallara.
As Auto123.com had already revealed some weeks ago , Hinchcliffe will be the driver of choice for the GoDaddy.com entry vacated by both Danica Patrick and the late Dan Wheldon who had signed to replace Patrick.
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| James Hinchcliffe. (Photo: Rene Fagnan/Auto123.com) |
Hinchcliffe, a 25-year-old Toronto native, became a free agent at the end of the season when his former employer Newman-Haas Racing decided to leave the series to concentrate its efforts on a future move to sports cars.
Both Marco Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay have been confirmed at Michael Andretti’s squad. A fourth car is being explored though no deal is done. Andretti said he wants a veteran to drive the Chevrolet-powered Dallara.