A recent article on Mark Webber at the WilliamsF1 web site reports that Lance Armstrong had expressed an interest to drive a Formula 1 car.

Mark had the opportunity to ride with Lance in Texas. “He said he wanted to drive the car himself rather than be a passenger,” revealed Mark. “I told him I wasn’t sure if it was possible but I’d look into it!”

I am not sure how this will turn out. I know that WilliamsF1 (BMW) has taken advantage of this type of cross-over promotional opportunity before. The most recent high-profile event was when Jeff Gordon and Juan Pablo Montoya switched cars at Indy in 2003.

The other notable US event was when Sarah Fisher did a few demonstration laps in a McLaren back in 2002.

Although I am not sure how Subaru would react to an event showcasing Lance in a BMW-badged F1 sled. I also imagine that Lance has some stipulations in his contract about drving a 900 BHP race car during the season.

Update: From The Paceline - "I did tell him that I'd like to take a few laps with his car but it's not like I'm looking to run against him or Schumacher," he said when we recently spoke to him. "Although it is fun to dream sometimes."