Gene Haas dreams of Danica Patrick in an F1 car but...

Gene Haas must face several questions since the announcement of his upcoming arrival in F1. The choice of engine, which should be made between Mercedes et Ferrari since Günther Steiner, future Team Principal, recently explained that the American team was not discussing with the French engine manufacturer Renault. On the other hand, there is the question of the choice of pilots. For the first time, Gene Haas released a name that would make him dream: Danica Patrick. The fastest woman in the world NASCAR is currently involved with Stewart-Haas Racing in the Sprint Cup Series, but has had extensive experience in car en IndyCar including.

“Danica Patrick in one of our cars would be the dream driver… But the question was about the dream driver! But it would definitely fit. She's a woman in a man's sport which could attract a lot of attention. She has many qualities that would be good to have. But, in reality the first driver will have to be a current F1 driver who knows the ins and outs of the sport, to help us sort out what we need to do and who can give a lot of feedback and guidance. Pilot No. 2 would be American. » explains Haas on the F1 website.

An American driver desired by the made in USA team, which could therefore correspond to Danica Patrick. But nothing is set in stone in Gene Haas's mind at the moment. Other options exist, notably the young Alexander Red, currently reserve driver at Caterham F1 Team.