Speculation coursed through the pits that the world's most famous driver would drive the legendary Novi in the race, but Fangio left Indianapolis abruptly to drive in the French Grand Prix instead.
Speculation coursed through the pits that the world's most famous driver would pilot the legendary Novi in the race. Following what he described as frustrations with the other car and the complications arising at Indianapolis, Fangio left Indianapolis to drive in the French Grand Prix instead.