Speculation coursed through the pits that the world 's most famous driver would drive the legendary Novi in the race , but Fangio left Indianapolis abruptly to drive in the French Grand Prix instead .
Speculation coursed through the pits that the world 's most famous driver would pilot the legendary Novi in the race . 
 Following what he described as frustrations with the other car and the complications arising at Indianapolis , Fangio left Indianapolis to drive in the French Grand Prix instead .