Over the weekend of the US Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo stated that Formula 1 remains his focus, but he also finds IndyCar fun.
The Australian confirmed it He wouldn’t commit an entire season on the series for any money, because he finds the Oval tracks intimidating.
The Offshore Open Wheel Championship has also caught the interest of another F1 driver and, unlike Ricciardo, it’s more serious.
“Love the mood and the atmosphere” Valtteri Bottas said: The As a guest on Slow News Day with the Kevin Clark podcast Regarding the Austin tour programme.
“The organizers know how to entertain people. It was about more than just the competition itself. There was a great atmosphere in the whole city, they had concerts and all kinds of events to win over the fans.”
The Alfa Romeo driver couldn’t help but praise American flair, leading him to wonder if he’d move to one of the highly-rated chains out there as a contender.
“I’d love to do it, maybe one day I’ll compete in the States” Finn answered.
Unlike his compatriot Kimi Räikkönen – who made his NASCAR Cup debut in August – he would have preferred to stay in an open wheel.
“IndyCar looks like a great series and a lot of fun. The tracks are great, the racing is real and I understand that there is less politics than Formula 1. I still have a few years in Formula 1, I feel I can add something to the sport.
At the same time, I was thinking a little [az IndyCaron] very. There’s the Indianapolis 500, which Marcus did a few months ago [Ericsson] he won. It’s a magical event. Additionally, the league appears to be growing in popularity in Europe. I know a lot of people who follow the series. we will see.”
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