Brack set for Ganassi, Papis in doubt

The Swede is thought to have been offered a deal by Ganassi that Rahal cannot match and team mate Max Papis could be on the verge of losing his Team Rahal seat after colliding with Brack during last weekend's Mid-Ohio race.

Last Sunday's clash was the second time the Italian has hit his team mate in three races. Papis also came together with Brack on the last lap at Michigan three weeks ago while the pair fought for the lead.

Rahal has admitted that he would struggle to match Ganassi's offer to Brack. He said: "It's going to be difficult. There is some big money out there being thrown at Kenny and I could not blame him for taking it."

Mid-Ohio winner Helio Castroneves cut Brack's championship lead to just one point at the weekend. The 35-year-old believes a move to the Ganassi team, which has won four titles in the last five years, would be good for him.

"I would certainly have to consider Ganassi as a possibility," Brack told ESPN. "It is an exceptional team and it would give me the best opportunity to win. That's always what a driver looks for."

Ganassi also left the door wide open by saying: "I think every owner in the paddock would be interested in Kenny Brack, he's a hell of a talent."

Possible replacements include Alex Barron, who met with the team last week and Buddy Rice, who is contracted to Rahal, is also thought to be an option.