Formula 1 News - September, 2011
Lotus to confirm Alesi for 2012 Indy 500

Sep.23 (GMM) Group Lotus will announce on Friday that Jean Alesi is to contest the fabled Indy 500 next year.

Frenchman Alesi, a veteran of more than 200 grands prix, is already a brand ambassador for the sports car maker, the Renault title sponsor.

And the 47-year-old will confirm his Indianapolis drive at a press conference on Friday, according to the Swiss newspaper Blick.

"A dangerous ride for the former Ferrari and Sauber star. Good luck!" wrote veteran correspondent Roger Benoit.