Mikhail Aleshin has signed for a third season at Schmidt Peterson Motorsport, killing off rumors of him possibly switching to Andretti Autosport. The Russian, who lost possible victory at Mid-Ohio this year in a pitlane fracas, then scored pole position and a runner-up finish at Pocono Raceway, had become hot property in the off-season, although team co-owner Sam Schmidt had always intended keeping him on. His signing means SPM’s lineup remains the same, although there are still hopes that a third ARROW-sponsored car will make occasional starts, including the Indianapolis 500. Of Aleshin, Schmidt commented to IndyCar.com: “The guy has got true raw talent. In 2010 in Formula Renault...
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