Jean Alesi is expected to be confirmed today as the driver of a new team formed by former Indy Racing League driver Tyce Carlson, who is also co-owner of an Indy Lights team, and funded by Lotus.
Apparently, Lotus has come to an agreement with this new team, Fan Force United to prepare and run a car for former Formula One driver Jean Alesi.
A first deal with Newman-Haas Racing failed to materialise a few weeks ago. And then another one with HVM Racing also fell thru last week.
Keith Wiggins stated that he did not have enough manpower and time to prepare an additional DW12 for the occasion.
Carlson has two Indy Lights cars entered in this month’s Freedom 100.
Alesi will follow the Rookie Orientation programme at the Speedway on Thursday along with former F1 rival Rubens Barrichello.
Apparently, Lotus has come to an agreement with this new team, Fan Force United to prepare and run a car for former Formula One driver Jean Alesi.
A first deal with Newman-Haas Racing failed to materialise a few weeks ago. And then another one with HVM Racing also fell thru last week.
Keith Wiggins stated that he did not have enough manpower and time to prepare an additional DW12 for the occasion.
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| Simona de Silvestro, HMV Racing. (Photo: LAT pour IndyCar) |
Carlson has two Indy Lights cars entered in this month’s Freedom 100.
Alesi will follow the Rookie Orientation programme at the Speedway on Thursday along with former F1 rival Rubens Barrichello.