Reigning Firestone Indy Lights series' champion, Tristan Vautier will join his fellow countryman, Simon Pagenaud in a two-car full-time effort for Sam Schmidt for the upcoming IZOD IndyCar season.
The team, re-named Schmidt Peterson Motorsports was in contention to secure the services of the young Frenchman, as was Dragon Racing, which also showed interest for Vautier, especially after he impressed everyone with his brilliant performance at the Sebring test that was held last December.
The series also confirmed that Vautier will receive the full $1 million advancement prize due to signing to drive for a team that does not have a Leader Circle contract for the second entry he will drive.
The team, re-named Schmidt Peterson Motorsports was in contention to secure the services of the young Frenchman, as was Dragon Racing, which also showed interest for Vautier, especially after he impressed everyone with his brilliant performance at the Sebring test that was held last December.
The series also confirmed that Vautier will receive the full $1 million advancement prize due to signing to drive for a team that does not have a Leader Circle contract for the second entry he will drive.
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| Tristan Vautier already tested in Sebring with Schmidt Motorsport. (Photo: Schmidt Peterson Motorsport) |