Former F1 drivers see European interest growing in IndyCar

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pietro Fittipaldi, of Brazil, prepares to drives during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Marcus Ericsson, left, of Sweden, talks with Tony Kanaan, second from right, of Brazil, and Dario Franchitti, right, during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Alpine driver Fernando Alonso of Spain prior to the start of the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)

Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, celebrates after finishing second in an IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, leads the field into turn one for the start of the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Pietro Fittipaldi, right, of Brazil, is congratulated by a crew member during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)