NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger has dismissed speculation linking him with the soon-to-be-unveiled USF1 team.
American happy to stay put
NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger has dismissed speculation linking him with the soon-to-be-unveiled USF1 team.
Reports from some quarters have suggested that the former Champ Car race-winner could fill one of the seats in the proposed Formula One outfit.
But the American has been quick to quell such talk, Allmendinger saying: "I'm not focused on that.
"I loved being a part of NASCAR. Going to all these races and being around the fans, I enjoy being here. I enjoy the racing... I enjoy all that.
"I'm a true American at heart; I like to in-between races...watch my NFL on Sunday and all that. I've learned in this sport, after everything that has happened to me the last couple of years, don't deny anything. Just nod your head and smile and say there's a chance."
The 27-year-old, who finished third in last weekend's Daytona 500, did however admit that F1 cars interest him and that he might like to explore the possibility of testing one in the future.
"It has intrigue for sure," he added.
"Driving a racecar, no matter what it is, has intrigue to me. That (F1 car) is something that I haven't driven before, so it's intriguing, but it's not my focus either."
