Penske hires Will Power

Team Penske has officially announced that Australian Will Power will replace Helio Castroneves, for the start of the season initially, the latter, suspected of having diverted income of five million dollars to the American tax authorities, having to prepare his judgment.

?It?s a huge opportunity for me to join one of the best teams in motorsport. I'm looking forward to the start of the season. », affirmed Sébastien?s former great rival Bourdais in Champ Car.

Castroneves will not be able to participate at the start of the season.IndyCar, but in the event that he emerges free from his trial, he would then be assured of getting back the wheel of the Dallara n°3. If he found himself imprisoned, however, Power would obviously become the starting driver for the rest of the season.

“We hope that Helio's situation will have a positive outcome, the whole team is behind him. While he prepares for his trial we are delighted to welcome Will to the team, he has already proven himself to be an excellent driver and we think he will fit in well with the team. Nevertheless, the car remains that of Helio, who has enjoyed great success with us over the past nine years. said Tim Cindric, President of Penske Racing.

The Brazilian pilot's trial will take place on March 2.