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Romain Grosjean, IndyCar, Dale Coyne Racing

Coyne explains rookie draw to DCR, Grosjean already starts IndyCar prep

Dale Coyne explains why DCR has such draw for rookies, as IndyCar newcomer Romain Grosjean discusses his preparations for 2021. Since 2016, DCR has signed nine rookies to their IndyCar program, some of whom -...
IndyCar 2021, James Hinchcliffe, Andretti,

Andretti discusses 2021 IndyCar drivers, Hinchcliffe talks his new role

Andretti Autosport IndyCar boss Michael Andretti explains the driver line-up they've chosen for 2021, with James Hinchcliffe discussing his role in the team. Andretti's 2021 IndyCar line-up consists of four time drivers to 2020's five,...
Romain Grosjean, F1

Grosjean open to F1 substitute role, remains interested in Mercedes test

DCR's Romain Grosjean says he is open to an F1 substitute role, and remains interested in a test for Mercedes. After departing F1, active CGR driver Marcus Ericsson - an F1 exile who preceded Grosjean...
Romain Grosjean, Dale Coyne Racing, IndyCar

Grosjean confirmed at DCR w/ RWR for road/street courses in ’21 IndyCar

Romain Grosjean confirms he is bound for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing in IndyCar in 2021, after his F1 career came to an end in 2020. With his retirement from F1 having been...
Romain Grosjean, Haas, Dale Coyne Racing, Ed Jones, IndyCar

Coyne cites harmony in Jones decision, talks of Grosjean IndyCar rumours

Dale Coyne of DCR discusses the team's decision to sign Ed Jones for 2021 IndyCar season, also addressing rumours that Romain Grosjean could join the team. Jones, who drove for DCR in the 2017 IndyCar...
Ferrari, Maya Weug, IndyCar

Weug wins Ferrari/FIA scouting programme; Armstrong switches to DAMS

Ferrari announced Maya Weug as its first FIA Girls on Track programme winner, as Marcus Armstrong's 2021 F2 switch to DAMS is confirmed. Ferrari announced Weug as winner of its FIA Girls on Track selection...
Simona de Silvestro, IndyCar, Indy500

De Silvestro to pilot female-led IndyCar team in 2021 Indy500

Simone de Silvestro will make her return to pilot a female-led IndyCar team in the 2021 Indy500 as the championship showcases its 'Race for Equality & Change' motto. Having being adjudged as the 2010 Indy500...
Honda, Guanyu Zhou

Zhou to race in F3 Asia; Honda joins FR Americas with SF, IndyCar prize

Renault junior Guanyu Zhou will compete in F3 Asia in 2021, as Honda's HPD ties up with Formula Regional Americas with Super Formula and IndyCar prize. As expected, Renault junior Zhou has been announced to...
WRC, Jota, WEC, IndyCar, Ryan Hunter-Reay

WRC adds Artic Rally; Jota’s WEC line-up; Andretti keeps Hunter-Reay

WRC has replaced Sweden with Artic Rally, as Jota retains WEC line-up in LMP2, while Andretti keeps Ryan Hunter-Reay in IndyCar. The COVID-19 restrictions has taken away another WRC event off the 2021 calendar as...
Lola, F1, WRC, Belgium

Lola assets on sale; McLaren starts Papaya Laurels; WRC adds Belgium

Lola Cars has put up its brand and technical assets on sale which includes trademark, while McLaren starts Papaya Laurels scheme, as Belgium will replace UK WRC round in 2021. The Lola Technology Center was...
F1, IndyCar, Davide Brivio

F1 faces calendar changes, Brivio-Alpine linked; IndyCar alters ’21 opener

F1 is facing multiple changes on its calendar for 2021 as Davide Brivio has been linked with Alpine job, while IndyCar alters opener. With COVID-19 still prevailing, F1 is likely to be forced to alter...
Pietro Fittipaldi, F1

Fittipaldi hopes F1 drive with Haas reignites career, mulls future move

Haas F1 stand-in for the remaining two rounds of 2020, Pietro Fittipaldi, says his brief F1 outings have done wonders to reignite his career. The Brazilian Fittipaldi, who was born in Miami, suffered a WEC...
Emma Kimilainen, W Series, Indy Lights

Kimilainen: Road to Indy contract staggered on inapt photo proviso

W Series racer Emma Kimilainen says her Indy Lights contract talks for a 2010 ride floundered on the clause that she'd have to take topless photos. Finnish racer Kimilainen was forced to take a sabbatical...
AJ Foyt Racing, Dalton Kellett, IndyCar 2021, Romain Grosjean

Foyt denies extensive talks with Grosjean, defends Kellett amid criticism

AJ Foyt Racing team owner Larry Foyt denies having had extensive talks over a 2021 IndyCar seat with Romain Grosjean, while also defending Dalton Kellett amid mild reproof. After his departure of Haas was announced,...
ORLEN, Robert Kubica, F1

ORLEN stays with Alfa, Kubica likely too; news from Button, Daly & Toyota

PKN ORLEN confirmed its stay with Alfa Romeo in F1 2021 with Robert Kubica likely too as more news from Jenson Button, Conor Daly and Toyota WRC. As expected, PKN ORLEN has announced an extension...
IndyCar 2021, Long Beach Grand Prix

IndyCar Long Beach GP shifted to September to be season finale

IndyCar has confirmed that its 2021 Long Beach GP will take place in September rather than April, serving as a provisional season finale. The race will complete a set of triple header of the 2021...
F1, Frank Williams, Callum Ilott

Williams notes Sir Frank is stable in hospital; Ferrari hires Ilott as test driver

Williams noted Sir Frank to be in stable condition in hospital as Ferrari announced the hiring of Callum Ilott as its test driver for 2021 F1 season, while AJ Foyt confirms Dalton Kellett and...
Jehan Daruvala, F2, Ferrari, James Wharton, Venturi, Formula E

Daruvala tops F2 test on D2; Montoya joins AMSP for Indy500; Venturi sale

Jehan Daruvala kept top spot on Day 2 of FIA Formula 2 (F2) Championship as James Wharton gets FDA spot, Venturi gets new investment and Juan Pablo Montoya joins Arrow McLaren for Indy500. F2: Like Day...
F2, IndyCar, INEOS, Jehan Daruvala

Daruvala tops Day 1 of F2 test; Herta moves to #26 Andretti IndyCar

Jehan Daruvala leads Day 1 of FIA Formula 2 (F2) Championship test as Colton Herta moved to #26 Andretti car in IndyCar as INEOS acquires Mercedes-Benz's Hambach base. F2: The start of the 2020 F2 test...
Romain Grosjean, F1

Grosjean opens up on crash/aftermath, Kvyat, hero, future course & more

Romain Grosjean has opened up on everything regarding the F1 Bahrain GP crash, the aftermath, current situation, future and more. Even a week after the deeply troubling crash of Haas' Grosjean in F1 Bahrain GP,...
Daniel Ricciardo, Romain Grosjean

Ricciardo talks Seidl as boss, Le Mans drive; Grosjean’s IndyCar search

Daniel Ricciardo revealed of Porsche Le Mans talks with Andreas Seidl back in 2014/15 as Romain Grosjean shows IndyCar interest but doesn't speak on AJ Foyt drive. As he prepares to move to McLaren in...
Tony Kanaan, CGR, IndyCar 2020, IndyCar 2021

Kanaan says Johnson, sponsors enabled CGR move; adds on alternatives

CGR driver to-be Tony Kanaan says Jimmie Johnson and sponsors of his own were influential in his move to the team. He also says he had discussions with ECR and AJ Foyt for 2021. It...
Sergio Perez, F1

Perez sabbatical; Kvyat 2022 thought; Grosjean/Magnussen IndyCar move

Sergio Perez is no ruling out sabbatical as Daniil Kvyat already thinking of F1 2022 and Romain Grosjean & Kevin Magnussen on IndyCar. With just a month left for the 2020 F1 season to end,...
IndyCar 2020, Scott Dixon

IndyCar 2020: Best-performing drivers, rookies & teams of the season

FormulaRapida.net has compiled a list of the best-performing teams, drivers, and rookies, in the unique and historic 2020 IndyCar season. With a strong rookie field, veteran drivers delivering peak performances, and unique challenges as a...
Antonio Felix Da Costa, Jimmie Johnson, IndyCar

Johnson must work on high-speed corners; Da Costa has first IndyCar test

CGR's Jimmie Johnson says he needs to work on his commitment when driving in IndyCar after a test at Barber as Antonio Felix da Costa has his first run with RLLR. Though he took the...
Scott Dixon, CGR, IndyCar 2020

Dixon elaborates on the role of adaptability in 2020 IndyCar effort

Scott Dixon told FormulaRapida.net about the role the adaptability of both himself and CGR played in the 2020 IndyCar championship. In 2008, when street and road courses rose to a higher degree of prevalence on...
Felix Rosenqvist, Arrow McLaren SP

Rosenqvist confirmed at Arrow McLaren SP for 2021 IndyCar season

After the announcement of Patricio O'Ward's contract extension with Arrow McLaren SP in IndyCar, the team have announced Felix Rosenqvist as a replacement for Oliver Askew. Rosenqvist has spent 2019 and 2020 competing with Chip...
Marcus Ericsson, Chip Ganassi Racing, IndyCar 2020, IndyCar 2021,

Ericsson renews with Chip Ganassi Racing in multi-year IndyCar deal

Marcus Ericsson has extended his partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing with a multi-year IndyCar deal, as the team's 2021 line-up takes shape. The announcement comes after a relatively fruitful 2020 IndyCar season, which saw the...
Scott Dixon, CGR, IndyCar 2020

Restless champ Dixon to begin ‘aggressive’ 2021 IndyCar prep imminently

CGR driver Scott Dixon reflects on his 2020 IndyCar campaign, also detailing what his 'aggressive' preparations for 2021 will entail. After the first race run of the Gateway doubleheader, Dixon held a 117-point championship lead....
Josef Newgarden, Team Penske, Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing, IndyCar 2020

IndyCar: Newgarden wins St. Pete but Dixon prevails in title fight

Team Penske's Josef Newgarden won the IndyCar Firestone GP at St. Petersburg, but in the end CGR's Scott Dixon came out atop the championship standings. Marking the beginning of the end for a delightfully unique...