According to reports, former ChampCar series’ driver Simon Pagenaud could make a comeback to open wheel racing in North America with at least a part-time drive in 2011 and a probable full-time ride in 2012.
“It’s a bit early to talk about the details. I’m actually not permitted to discuss the details, but if it happens, it could be a pretty big deal,” Frenchman Pagenaud told SPEED.com.
“If it does happen, it would be a partial season for this year, with a full season the following year. It’s where I want to be, and where I’ve wanted to be since ChampCar ended.”
Pagenaud won the 2010 ALMS LMP championship with Highcroft Racing. But he insists to say that Highcroft is not one of the teams he’s in discussions with regarding IndyCar.
Whatever happens, Pagenaud remains one of the drivers of the Peugeot Sport’s squadron in the various Le Mans series.
“It’s a bit early to talk about the details. I’m actually not permitted to discuss the details, but if it happens, it could be a pretty big deal,” Frenchman Pagenaud told SPEED.com.
“If it does happen, it would be a partial season for this year, with a full season the following year. It’s where I want to be, and where I’ve wanted to be since ChampCar ended.”
Pagenaud won the 2010 ALMS LMP championship with Highcroft Racing. But he insists to say that Highcroft is not one of the teams he’s in discussions with regarding IndyCar.
Whatever happens, Pagenaud remains one of the drivers of the Peugeot Sport’s squadron in the various Le Mans series.