Although Steinbrenner Racing is continuing as partner with Andretti Autosport in the backing of the #29 entry, in which DeFrancesco replaces James Hinchcliffe for 2022, George Steinbrenner IV’s sister Julia has now stepped up as co-owner.
Meanwhile DeFrancesco, who ran for Andretti Steinbrenner in both Indy Pro 2000 and Indy Lights has shown encouraging form in testing at Sebring and Barber Motorsports Park in the offseason.
“With the great group of people I have around me and the #29 Andretti Steinbrenner PowerTap Honda, it’s very encouraging,” he said ahead of this weekend’s opening round of the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season at St. Petersburg. “Even testing has seemed to raise my confidence for sure, as well, and the addition of bringing Julia on board, as well, is only going to boost that.
“ I’m hugely looking forward to getting started, hugely looking forward to the opportunity that they’ve given me, and ready to get going.”
He added: “It’s been a very long…
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