Former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi is tipped to be interested to compete in the 2011 IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The organisers of the race offer an unprecedented $5 million prize fund to any 'wild card' entry to triumph in the race.
Several drivers are said to be interested to compete in the event, such as Michael Andretti, Juan-Pablo Montoya, Paul Tracy, Al Unser Jr, Jimmy Vasser and even rally driver Petter Solberg.
Former Formula 1 Champion, Canadian Jacques Villeneuve was said to be interested but he told Auto123.com that his manager has handling the discussions and that competing race was not a priority.
Alesi could enter the race with the Lotus-affiliated KV Racing Technology outfit due to his relationship with Group Lotus as an ambassador for Lotus Renault GP and a test-driver for the new T125 single-seater project.
Lotus Cars’ Gino Rosato told Auto123.com that there were some truth in the Alesi rumour and more would be announced shortly. So stay tuned!
The organisers of the race offer an unprecedented $5 million prize fund to any 'wild card' entry to triumph in the race.
Several drivers are said to be interested to compete in the event, such as Michael Andretti, Juan-Pablo Montoya, Paul Tracy, Al Unser Jr, Jimmy Vasser and even rally driver Petter Solberg.
Former Formula 1 Champion, Canadian Jacques Villeneuve was said to be interested but he told Auto123.com that his manager has handling the discussions and that competing race was not a priority.
Alesi could enter the race with the Lotus-affiliated KV Racing Technology outfit due to his relationship with Group Lotus as an ambassador for Lotus Renault GP and a test-driver for the new T125 single-seater project.
Lotus Cars’ Gino Rosato told Auto123.com that there were some truth in the Alesi rumour and more would be announced shortly. So stay tuned!