Felipe Nasr remains hopeful for a steering wheel in 2018

Aligned alongside Marcus Ericsson last year, Felipe Nasr had partly suffered the departure of its sponsor Banco do Brasil de Clean F1 Team, and had not seen his contract with the training ofHinwil renewed for 2017.

On foot for this season in F1, the Brazilian is already turning his sights towards the next 2018 campaign, with the hope of returning to the grid. “Of course, regarding F1, I still have the will, the hope.

I think for 2018 I have some “open doors” to work on. It also depends on the current situation in the country, which is delicate. (Banco do Brasil is a state-controlled bank) » comments Nasr on Globo Esporte.

No concrete plans for 2017

If Felipe Nasr admits that piloting a car 2017, including testing, will remain complicated; the Brazilian also has no concrete short-term prospects for racing this year.

“There are races that have always caught my attention, that I have always had a great desire to do, like in the past at Daytona. Le Mans … These are endurance races like the 24 Hours of Spa, the Nürburgring, that any driver, regardless of the type of car, would be happy to compete in.

I could run in such an event this year, but there is nothing concrete. To be honest, I want something stronger for 2018.

Now, as a driver, it's not good to be without a steering wheel. I can't wait to get back on track. If you have a good race, to aim for the leading roles, I will do it. »