(GMM) America's favourite girl racer, Danica Patrick, has reportedly turned down BAR's offer of a F1 'demo' ride at Indy.
According to reports, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone was instrumental in arranging the stunt for the 23-year-old, who finished an historic fourth in last month's Indy 500.
Japanese engine marque Honda was the common link between the F1 and Indy Racing League camps.
But the Brackley based grand prix squad said that while Patrick might make an appearance at the United States grand prix, she would not be getting behind the wheel.
England's 'The Times' newspaper said Patrick turned down the chance to test on Thursday.
The report read: ''She believed the publicity stunt ... was set up only because she is a woman.''
Former Jaguar and Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine, meanwhile, doubted that Danica Patrick had a future in F1.
''IRL is not the best series in the world,'' the Ulsterman told www.f1racing.net. ''but for publicity it would be great.''
Written: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 07:12:51
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