--- title: "F1 Champ Lewis Hamilton Would ‘Love To Try’ IndyCar Test" date: "2023-05-15" modified: "2023-05-15" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/f1-champ-lewis-hamilton-would-love-to-try-indycar-test" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # F1 Champ Lewis Hamilton Would ‘Love To Try’ IndyCar Test ![]() *\Getty\* Things haven't gone according to plan recently for seven-time [Formula 1]() world champion Lewis Hamilton. Despite Mercedes' recent slump, he remains focused on helping the team get back to winning shape—especially as the two negotiate a contract extension. But while Hamilton isn't eager to leave F1 for another series, it appears that he also wouldn't mind taking out an IndyCar racer for a few laps. Speaking to the media at the [Miami F1 GP](), Hamilton expressed his curiosity about IndyCar, though he specifically highlighted the "old-school" race cars without the windscreen. ![]() **Getty** “It's not a dream for me to go and race in another series, but I am an admirer and a fan of racing and other sports, so I always like to try," said Hamilton, according to *[Motorsport.com.]()* "I sometimes watch [IndyCar](). I'd love to try one of those cars at some stage. “I’m not a big fan of the big screen that they have now, but like [the old-school cars]() they have, the cars sound and look good,” he added. The F1 champ also shared past experiences that have allowed him to explore other types of racing vehicles ranging from NASCAR stock cars to MotoGP bikes. “I did a car swap with Tony Stewart years ago, which was fun. I'd love to try it \[NASCAR\] at some stage," said Hamilton. "It was an amazing opportunity when I got to swap with Valentino Rossi and try a MotoGP bike. “But right now, my focus is solely on Formula 1. So, I don't plan on leaving here anytime soon.” Should Hamilton get behind the wheel of an Indy car—whether for a quick test or a one-off race—he'd join a list of [F1 stars]() to test America's premier open-wheel racing series. Ayrton Senna tested with Penske back in 1992, along with Emerson Fittipaldi who went on to race for the outfit and even win the Indy 500. Other notable names include Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Nelson Piquet, Jacques Villeneuve, and Fernando Alonso. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()