Michael Andretti was present in Montreal, most believing his presence to be related to McLaren's plans to expand into Indycars as soon as 2019, but seasoned reporter Joe Saward is reporting an alternative reason for the American's visit to the Formula 1 paddock. After the Canadian Grand Prix, Saward noted in his wrap of the weekend the 'appearance in the paddock of Michael Andretti, who was obviously up to his neck in negotiating a deal to run Fernando Alonso in Indycars next year.' But added, 'However, it was clear that this was not Michael's only purpose for being in Montreal, as he was accompanied by his company president J-F Thormann and the familiar figure of Pieter Rossi, father of...
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