Detroit Grand Prix: Helio Castroneves Out, Jimmie Johnson In

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Following an unprecedented outcome in the Indianapolis 500, the IndyCar Series now shifts its focus towards the upcoming Detroit Grand Prix.

The upcoming Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is scheduled to occur on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13.

Next weekend’s two complete races are expected to significantly influence the IndyCar standings, with several intriguing storylines emerging in advance.

How to watch the Detroit Grand Prix

The odds for the Detroit Grand Prix have yet to be released. Each race will be a distinct and individual event.

The odds for Saturday’s race will be released sometime next week for Michigan sports bettors. After the completion of Saturday’s event, the odds for Sunday’s race will be made available.

Dan Campbell, the newly appointed head coach of the Detroit Lions, is incredibly enthusiastic about being selected as the Grand Marshal for the event.

Here is the information about the two races happening next weekend:

• The event scheduled is the 2021 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.
• Date: June 12th to June 13th (Saturday to Sunday)
• Location: The Raceway on Belle Isle
• Type of track: Road course.
• Each day, the race distance is 200 miles, which consists of 90 laps.
• Saturday’s start time is at 2 p.m. ET, while Sunday’s start time is at noon ET.
• The TV broadcast is on NBC.
• Broadcasting live on SiriusXM, it’s INDYCAR Radio!
• NBCSports.com offers online viewing options.
• The weather forecast for the weekend is as follows: On Saturday, we can expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 81 degrees. Similarly, Sunday will also have partly cloudy conditions, with a high temperature of 77 degrees. Both days have a 25% chance of rain.

Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves not scheduled

Helio Castroneves, who made history with his fourth Indianapolis 500 win last Sunday, has decided not to participate in the Detroit Grand Prix.

In 2021, Castroneves joined Meyer Shank Racing and signed a contract for participation in six races. Among these, the Indy 500 was the sole event where Castroneves was slated to compete.

Castroneves expressed his disappointment to the Detroit Free Press, stating that he currently has no official plans for Detroit. He mentioned how much the city means to him and how saddened he is by the situation. Castroneves highlighted his love for the track and the years he spent racing for Roger Penske, emphasizing the success he achieved there. Not being able to participate in the event is particularly challenging for him.

Castroneves has had a successful history at the Detroit track. He emerged victorious in one of the two dual races in 2014, and he also claimed victory at the track in 2000 and 2001 during the CART/Champ Car Series.

NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson to compete

Jimmie Johnson, one of the most esteemed stock car drivers in NASCAR, is set to participate in both races at Belle Isle next weekend.

Although he has retired from NASCAR, the seven-time Cup Series champion, Johnson, has made the decision to venture into the IndyCar Series in 2021.

Johnson has decided to primarily focus on road courses for this season, but he will be participating in his fourth and fifth IndyCar races of the year in Detroit.

“I have a desire to begin my inaugural year by participating in on-road street courses as I believe it offers a safer approach. Until I gain a better understanding of the sport, I prefer to avoid competing on ovals,” Johnson shared with the Detroit Free Press. “There are numerous road and street circuits that I have always dreamt of racing on, and the physical demands of Belle Isle are particularly enticing. Everything aligned perfectly, and I am eagerly anticipating the doubleheader.”

Last weekend marked Johnson’s first appearance at the Indianapolis 500, where he secured the 24th position. Previously, he achieved the 19th place at the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at the beginning of the year and finished 22nd in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Scott Dixon seeks fourth win at Belle Isle

Once the betting odds for the Detroit Grand Prix in Michigan are announced, it is highly probable that Scott Dixon will be considered one of the top contenders.

Dixon is currently in second place in the IndyCar Series standings, but his recent performance at the Indy 500 was disappointing as he finished in 17th place. Despite being the favorite going into the race, Dixon ran out of fuel before reaching his first pit stop.

Dixon has demonstrated a knack for bouncing back. Despite finishing 17th in the 2019 Indy 500, he quickly recovered by triumphing in one of the two Detroit races.

Since IndyCar returned to the track in 2007, the driver with the highest number of wins at Belle Isle, totaling three victories, is the six-time IndyCar Series champion.

Alex Palou climbs to top of standings

Last weekend, Alex Palou came incredibly close to winning his first Indy 500, falling short by just half-a-second.

In only his second participation in the Indianapolis 500, the 24-year-old Spaniard secured the runner-up position, narrowly missing out to Castroneves.

On the other hand, Palou arrives in Detroit as the leader of the IndyCar standings, boasting an impressive fourth top-five finish out of six races.

Palou leads the season with 248 points, while Dixon sits in second place with 212. Commencing his 2021 campaign, Palou secured his maiden victory in the series at the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.

Competing at Belle Isle for the first time, the young driver is likely to face a challenging experience in Detroit.

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