IndyCar reveals its future plans until 2021

Derrick Walker revealed in the Detroit paddock the future projects currently being studied for theIndyCar Series. The organizers of the discipline will concentrate their work on the evolution of single-seaters in the coming seasons. The objectives are to improve driver safety while optimizing car performance. After raising the subject at the Indianapolis 500, The President of Operations and Competition went into detail with a precise battle plan for the coming seasons. “As we continue to research different methods to improve safety and competition, our main goal is to prepare our current chassis for the next evolutions in speed that we hope to see with the new aero setup for 2015.”

The IndyCar Series intends to work this year with Dallara on the flat bottom of the current chassis to reduce the risk of flight in preparation for the new aero configurations planned for 2015. From next season, the organizers will introduce engine developments and aero adjustments. to optimize safety when overtaking according to the characteristics of the circuits. In 2015, the discipline will see the arrival of new aero elements for the entire season and could also see improvements on the flat bottom. In 2016, officials are considering the development of Firestone tires as well as a possible increase in engine power. In 2017, IndyCar is also considering the arrival of new aero kits accompanied by engine upgrades. Officials are also considering the prospect of development by the teams. The 2018 season would be based on improvements from the previous year's performances. The year 2019 could see the introduction of a new body and a new engine. The 2020 season would again be based on developments from the previous year. The 2021 season would leave the door open to possible aerodynamic developments.