IndyCar – Esteban Gutiérrez replaces Bourdais in Detroit

Esteban Gutiérrez will replace Sébastien Bourdais for the two races of theIndyCar played in Detroit (Michigan). The former Haas driver F1 Team, replaced this year by Kevin Magnussen, had reconverted into the Formula e by defending the interests of the Techeetah stable. The Mexican responded favorably to the call from Dale Coyne Racing to replace Four-time Champ Car champion injured during Indy 500 qualifying.

“When Dale Coyne called me, I had no doubt that this would be a great opportunity to gain experience in IndyCar, comments Esteban Gutiérrez who will make his IndyCar debut this weekend. My goal is to learn as quickly as possible. IndyCar is a very demanding discipline for drivers, but I feel ready to take my chance. »

“I'm looking forward to my first IndyCar races in Detroit and looking forward to working with the team, the engineers and Honda, as well as being in a race again. car Dallara. I have good memories of GP3 and GP2 and I had very good relations with them during the Haas F1 Team days. »

Esteban Gutiérrez has already competed in the USA, competing in the Formula BMW USA Series in 2007, at the end of which he finished runner-up.

“We will miss Sébastien in the No. 18, but we are very happy with our replacement, adds Dal Coyne, the owner of the stable of the same name. Esteban has extensive experience in single-seaters, notably finishing as best rookie, notably through F1 and the GP2 Series. I think he will do well in IndyCar even if he has to get used to the discipline. We can't wait to see what he can do in Detroit. »