24 Hours of Le Mans winner André Lotterer, who also drove for Caterham in the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix, was originally linked towards the role, but he turned down the offer.
O gañador das 24 Horas de Le Mans André Lotterer, quen tamén pilotou para Caterham no Gran Premio de Bélxica de 2014, foi o primeiro candidato, pero rexeitou a oferta.