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Juri Vips has been retained by Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Despite losing out on the third full-time RLL NTT IndyCar Series seat that went to Pietro Fittipaldi, team co-owner Bobby Rahal says t…
Juri Vips has been retained by Rahal Letterman Lanigan (RLL) Racing, despite losing out on the third full-time RLL NTT IndyCar Series seat to Pietro Fittipaldi. RLL’s team co-owner, Bobby Rahal, has stated that Vips will play a role in the team’s future, potentially in a fourth Honda-powered RLL entry. Although details are uncertain, Rahal expressed his desire to keep Vips within the RLL family. Vips showcased his talent during his two-race outing with RLL at the end of the 2023 season, impressing with his performance and immediate challenge to other drivers. His efforts also helped secure a Leaders Circle contract for the No. 30 entry in 2024. While Vips may assist in hybrid testing for RLL, Rahal is actively seeking opportunities with IMSA teams in the LMP2 class for Vips. Rahal praised Vips’ capabilities and stated that he wants to support him in any way possible. The team aims to utilize Vips’ previous experience in simulators and the new hybrid category to make progress quickly. They believe Vips, along with Christian Lundgaard and Pietro Fittipaldi, can help take the team forward.
Source: Racer
