Piquet may seek race drive in America

 Piquet may seek race drive in America
Nelson Piquet Jr, Hungarian grand prix, 24.07.2009 / Copyright: Charles Coates / LAT Photographic

Crash-gate conspirator Nelson Piquet Jr has revealed that he may seek a race drive across the Atlantic ocean for the 2010 season.

The 23-year-old Brazilian, who was not punished for his actions in the 2008 Singapore grand prix due to his whistleblower immunity granted by the FIA, has indicated he intends to return to formula one next year.

"I am aware that because of this (scandal) it will be difficult," Piquet said during an interview with Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.

"Some people will be afraid that the same thing will happen. But this was an unique case and I have learned from it.

"If I can't find a place in F1, perhaps for one year I will go to America and try to do a good job there until the waves have calmed down a bit.

"I was there in August for a week and spoke with some teams," he revealed.

 

Source: GMM

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He'd probably do well there. IRL and Nascar have allowed many drivers to blossom when they haven't been able to get a break in F1 or haven't been able to perform in F1. Although I would have thought endurance racing would be a more obvious choice. Good luck Nelsinho, hopefully you can drive well and your dad doesn't meddle with your career.
September 23, 2009 3:36 pm