How much of your 2007 Champ Car was carried over into designing Superleague’s single seater?
GO: I am constrained in giving a specific answer, but obviously by appearance alone you can see an evolutionary design process. What isn’t obvious and I find quite interesting, is the fact that the lineage and certainly “pieces” in this car go back further in Élan history than one might conclude, and cut across boundaries such as changing design leadership and original design intent. I would not be surprised to find that there are connections in this car that reach further back in time, and out broader in scope, than even I recognise. SF: Sebastien Bourdais recently suggested that Superleague Formula could become the Champ Car of Europe. Would you agree? GO: Mr. Bourdais has a credibility and resume in racing that far outstrip any contribution I can bring to this discussion. Additionally his inclusion in the series enhances our visibility and increases media attention. Just the same I would challenge all SF participants to redouble not just their efforts, but their aspirations. I belie
