Eseries crossover: Mostert to Indycar, Rossi to Supercars

Walkinshaw Andretti United and Andretti Autosport have today announced an Esports collaboration that will see Walkinshaw Andretti United driver, Chaz Mostert, compete in the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge, and Andretti Autosport driver, Alexander Rossi, enter as a wildcard in the Supercars All Stars Eseries.

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Mostert will compete in the AutoNation INDYCAR Challenge at Circuit of The Americas in his INDYCAR iRacing debut this Sunday morning, April 27 Australian time, in Round 5 of the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge.  He will pilot the Andretti Autosport U.S. Concrete / Curb No. 98, with Rossi as his teammate, along with James Hinchcliffe, Zach Veach, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Colton Herta.

"For me it’s super exciting to compete in my first INDYCAR race, even if it is virtually. Having the link between our organisations has presented me with an amazing opportunity," says Mostert.

“We will definitely have to have a bet going on the results, we will keep it fun for everyone, including ourselves!”

Rossi will compete this coming Wednesday night, April 29 Australian time, in Round 4 of the Supercars All Stars Eseries, with races to be held at the Watkins Glen and Toronto circuits, two venues familiar to Rossi, and the INDYCAR fraternity.

He will drive the No. 27 NAPA Auto Parts Australia Holden ZB Commodore, joining Mostert and Bryce Fullwood in the Walkinshaw Andretti United stable.

“I had such an incredible time driving the V8 Holden with WAU in Bathurst last year. It was a no-brainer for me to return virtually to the grid for two races where I know the tracks incredibly well and have had good success there in the past," indicated Rossi.

“Prior to 2020, I wasn’t much of a sim racer and never had any intentions of becoming one, but in light of the current situation it has become a great platform for us to stay relevant to our fans and sponsors."

While Mostert will get his first taste of an INDYCAR, albeit virtually, Rossi is no stranger to the 650hp Supercar, or Australian fans, having competed alongside James Hinchcliffe in the 2019 Bathurst 1000.