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Canapino return to IndyCar? “Something can occur,” says Juncos
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Canapino return to IndyCar? “Something can occur,” says Juncos

By Miles Cooper October 31, 2024
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There’s a risk of Agustin Canapino returning to the IndyCar Collection as a part of a one-off effort in a 3rd entry with Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR) for the 2025 version of the Indianapolis 500. 

The 34-year-old Argentine mutually parted methods with JHR final month after a string of 5 consecutive finishes of 18th or worse – with the final 4 outcomes being twenty second or decrease – that put the No. 78 Chevrolet entry one spot out of the highest 22 of the coveted $1 million Leaders Circle. 

The workforce elected to name on Conor Daly as his substitute for the ultimate 5 races and has since elevated the entry to nineteenth within the Leaders Circle standings, with this weekend’s season finale at Nashville Superspeedway the one impediment to safe the prize cash.

It was no secret that the drama adopted Canapino, a multi-time touring automotive champion in his dwelling nation, all through his brief tenure in North America’s premier open-wheel championship. Earlier this yr, he was on the heart of controversy for his actions on social media that included a press release rejecting claims that his supporters threatened rivals, which got here in wake of colliding with intermittent Arrow McLaren rookie Theo Pourchaire on the Detroit Grand Prix. That resulted in backlash that left him sitting out of the next spherical at Highway America, with the workforce citing psychological well being causes. The incident with Pourchaire ultimately led to a press release by Canapino condemning on-line abuse. 

Canapino return to IndyCar? “Something can occur,” says Juncos

Benjamin Pedersen, A.J. Foyt Enterprises Chevrolet, Agustín Canapino, Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet

Picture by: Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Pictures

By then, although, the scenario already led to the termination of a strategic alliance between Juncos Hollinger Racing and Arrow McLaren, which was shaped in October 2023. 

It was the third time a driver flagged social media abuse after a run-in with Canapino, with Callum Ilott sharing his testimony after a number of clashes (Lengthy Seaside, Laguna Seca) whereas the 2 have been teammates through the 2023 season.

Though Canapino scored a finest end of twelfth on 4 events (2023 – St. Petersburg, Texas, Toronto; 2024 – Detroit) in 28 profession begins, he was in competition for a high 10 – probably high 5 outing – at this yr’s Indy 500 earlier than it was negated by a dashing violation on the ultimate pit cease on lap 173 of 200. 

Agustín Canapino, Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet

Agustín Canapino, Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet

Picture by: Jake Galstad / Motorsport Pictures

Contemplating that efficiency, the query was posed to JHR co-owner Ricardo Juncos if he would entertain bringing again Canapino as a part of a 3rd entry of the Indy 500. 

“It is too early for that, however something can occur,” Juncos informed Motorsport.com. 

“I all the time say the identical factor: 22 years in the past I had nothing in Argentina, I used to be broke. And look the place we’re in the present day. On the earth and in life, issues occur for the higher and for the more severe. Alternatives seem whenever you least count on it.

“Clearly, what Agustín did within the 500 miles, each years, he confirmed excessive pace operating alone, he confirmed technical management which is essential to steer the engineer, which is what is required within the automotive to be quick in relation to qualifying as he did this yr. After which within the race I feel Agustin did the whole lot proper. He made the error of coming into the pits like (Scott) Dixon has, that’s, champion drivers have made the identical mistake in some unspecified time in the future of their sports activities careers. So we won’t blame him for something both. 

“Sadly luck was missing, however Agustín was able to struggle the race. 

“Are you able to think about that if we could possibly be within the scenario of placing collectively a 3rd automotive and Agustin was obtainable, desperate to race, in my opinion we’re transferring ahead and one by no means is aware of, however properly, there’s a lengthy solution to go. I feel we’ve to go step-by-step, focus on what’s coming within the brief time period and from there see what destiny has in retailer.”

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