NEWS // DE FERRAN: 'INDY SHOULD STAY TRUE TO ITS NATURE'

With big changes expected in 2012, Gil de Ferran commented earlier this week that it was crucial the IndyCar Series "retains the 'true nature' of American single-seater racing" when choosing its new chassis.

The IndyCar Series, which will introduce a new car for the 2012 season, has seen a number of different design proposals thus far, to include the seemingly radical Delta Wing concept, in addition to proposals put forth by current chassis supplier Dallara as well as Lola and Swift... [read more]

de Ferran, two-time Champ Car champion and 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner, who returns to the series this season as co-owner of the Luzco Dragon Racing/de Ferran Motorsports team, went on to say: "I think it's important that whatever decision is made, IndyCar retains what I believe is its true nature.

"The cars have always been the fastest cars on the planet. In many ways IndyCar was the original extreme sport. The cars were known as the fastest cars and I think that has to be part of the future direction of IndyCar.

"I've been keeping somewhat of a distance, but the DeltaWing certainly looks like a radical concept - a great departure from what we are used to seeing.

"There are some interesting aspects to it, but there are also interesting aspects to all the other proposals. I look forward to seeing what the final decision is."

With no decision expected until sometime next year, it remains to be seen what direction the IndyCar Series will take.

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