US EditionValentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
- Valentino Rossi passed on the chance to drive for McLaren in the Indy 500 to focus on the World Endurance Championship.
- Ryan Hunter-Reay, the 2014 Indy 500 winner, was announced as Rossi's replacement in a deal made last week.
- Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, mentioned that Rossi absolutely loves and respects the Indy 500.
- Brown chose Hunter-Reay because he can win, citing his experience in IndyCar.
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Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zak Brown earlier this year teased he was working on a “mega” signing for McLaren’s fourth Indianapolis 500 seat and that it was up to the mystery driver if he wanted to enter the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Valentino Rossi, the nine-time Grand Prix motorcycle racing champion, ultimately passed on the opportunity. The seat instead went to Ryan Hunter-Reay, the 2014 Indy 500 winner, in a deal announced last week. Brown, CEO o…
Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren’s Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zak Brown earlier this year teased he was working on a “mega” signing for McLaren's fourth Indianapolis 500 seat and that it was up to the mystery driver if he wanted to enter the “Greatest Spectacle…
Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, has announced Ryan Hunter-Reay will take McLaren's fourth seat for the Indianapolis 500. Brown had initially hoped to sign Valentino Rossi, the nine-time Grand Prix motorcycle champion. However, Rossi decided to focus on his…
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