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.