– Simona de Silvestro will pilot a fifth car for Andretti Autosport in the Indianapolis 500 after sponsorship was found to keep her beyond the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.Team owner Michael Andretti announced that TE Connectivity will sponsor de Silvestro's ride in the 99th running of the 500 on May 24, marking her return to a track that saw her earn Rookie of the Year honors in 2010. As of yet, the partnership will only cover the one outing and does not extend for the entire season.She will partner with team regulars Ryan Hunter-Reay, Marco Andretti and Carlos Muñoz, while ex-Formula 1 driver Justin Wilson will join the squad both for the 500 and the Grand Prix of...
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