Can hybrid IndyCar really stay "fast, loud and authentic"?
IndyCar is in great shape right now, so does it really need to rock the boat by delaying its next generation rules by one year to add a hybrid element? Tom Errington explains the theory, and David Malsher gets the inside line from IndyCar's president
IndyCar's five-year technical plan was always going to be measured by its success in luring in a manufacturer. By all accounts, it came close to enticing the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles-owned Alfa Romeo into the series and securing that all-important third brand to join Honda and Chevrolet.
But the retirement and then death of Sergio Marchionne put that move on ice and IndyCar continued to mull its future with Honda, Chevrolet and outside manufacturers. As recently as last summer, IndyCar president Jay Frye went from one major carmaker to another for "positive talks" as the chase of a third brand became an increasing priority for the series.
Share Or Save This Story
Stroll: I need to look to myself to beat F1 team-mate Perez
The one thing W Series needs in 2020 to continue its rise
Abbie Eaton admits being wrong about W Series negativity
McLaren has clarity and plan it needs to win in Formula 1 again
Why Alonso's first Indy failure was ultimately a success
DTM explains decision to race in Russia in 2020
F1 champion Hamilton found comfort in old Lauda text messages
Berger: Single-spec hybrid powertrain likely for the DTM in 2022
Ranking the top 10 BTCC title deciders
Marquez: Age a key factor in Quartararo's new Yamaha MotoGP deal
"Complete s***show" - Does the DTM test still make sense in its current form?
F1 publishes sustainability gains amid 2030 net zero push
The apprenticeship that will aid Ilott's IndyCar to WEC switch at Jota
The long evolution of Dallara's Indy 500 winner
Nigel Mansell’s greatest F1 and Indycar drives
How Ericsson achieved Indy immortality as Ganassi's main man stumbled
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
