Kanaan to stay with AGR after all
Tony Kanaan says he has made a last-minute decision to commit his future to Andretti Green Racing in the Indy Racing League, despite being close to agreeing terms to joins rivals Ganassi Racing
The Brazilian had been expected to make the switch to Ganassi Racing after opening talks with the team earlier this month - but at the 11th hour decided to remain with his current outfit.
"I went to bed on Wednesday night thinking about my career options but when I woke up Thursday morning I was convinced I wanted to stay with my guys at AGR," Kanaan told speedtv.com.
"I decided to stay with AGR and 7-Eleven and it's a good contract that should be my last one in Indy cars."
Ganassi boss Chip Ganassi has said he was shocked by Kanaan's decision, having been convinced that Kanaan was on his way there.
"It's unbelievable," said Ganassi. "I talked to him (Kanaan) on Wednesday night and he said we were fine, we were great and we're a go.
"Then I get a call from his agent who says Tony has flipped and he's staying with AGR. He said something about Tony not liking one of the clauses in the contract but I didn't change anything."
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