Castroneves joins Arrow McLaren SP in Indianapolis

The Brazilian will replace Oliver Askew, declared unfit to race this weekend by the IndyCar medical department, and will be Patricio O'Ward's teammate.

Published on 25/09/2020 à 09:59

Gonzalo Forbes

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Castroneves joins Arrow McLaren SP in Indianapolis

It is through a press release that Arrow McLaren SP announced the tenure ofHelio Castroneves during the Harvest GP (double-header on the Indianapolis road circuit this weekend).

The Brazilian was called to the rescue by the American team to compensate for the absence of Oliver Askew. Victim of going off the track during the Indy 500 last August, the American complained of dizziness in Mid-Ohio around two weeks ago. After examinations, the medical service of theIndyCar did not authorize him to take the wheel again, hence the appointment of Helio Castroneves.

« It was a very difficult decision but I have to follow the advice of the IndyCar medical team and the doctors. My priority right now is to get back to good health. ", said Oliver Askew.

Helio Castroneves for his part said “ looking forward to getting back on track " to " to help the team continue to progress ". Banned from racing, Oliver Askew will still be in Indianapolis this weekend to provide his full support to the team during this double round.

Gonzalo Forbes

In charge of promotion formulas (F2, F3, FRECA, F4...). Carried by the grace of Franco Colapinto.

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