Franchitti dreams of Montoya returning to IndyCar

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing surprised by announcing the end of Juan-Pablo Montoya's contract at the end of the season. Nascar Sprint Cup Series, the Colombian still being loyal to the team for six years despite poor performances. His replacement will even be announced this Friday. Without steering wheel for 2014, Michael Andretti admitted to being interested in the former F1 driver so that he comes to defend the colors of the eponymous team in IndyCar. If the latter has evolved at the top of motorsport, his record in CART speaks for him with a title acquired in his first season in 1999 and a victory in the Indianapolis 500 for his first participation.

After fighting in the past against the Colombian, Dario Franchitti publicly spoke out in favor of Juan-Pablo Montoya's return to IndyCar. “I think it would be fantastic for the discipline and it would be even more magnificent for Juan-Pablo”, the four-time IndyCar champion said on AP. “I know what a good driver he is. I would like to think that his return would bring him new motivation and put a smile on his face. I would love to see this happen. He's clearly retained his bite and I think he's gotten to a point in his life and career where he's only going to do what he wants. »