Supercars - De Silvestro hired for 3 years

Simona de Silvestro has signed a contract with Australia Supercars to compete in the Australian series for three years from 2017. The former IndyCar and Formula E driver, who already competed in last year's Bathurst 1000km , will return with Nissan Motorsport for the Mount Panorama race this October alongside Renee Gracie.

Published on 06/09/2016 à 11:44

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Supercars – De Silvestro signed for 3 years

Simona de Silvestro has signed a contract with Australia Supercars to compete in the Australian series for three years from 2017. The former driverIndyCar as well as Formula e, who already contested the Bathurst 1000km last year, will return to Nissan Motorsport for the Mount Panorama race this October alongside Renee Gracie.

“We wanted a full-time female driver in the Championship and Simona is a top driver, commented James Warburton, Executive Director of Supercars. She is one of three female drivers, along with Danica Patrick and Sarah Fisher, to have reached the podium in IndyCar. »

“It was an incredible experience to drive one of these cars last year at the Bathurst 1000km and I knew afterwards that this would be my goal, explained the 28-year-old Swiss, the team has not yet been revealed. I have a lot of respect for this new challenge but at the same time I am very impatient to race in such a Championship. »