Headquarters of the Brazilian was in doubt since long time sponsor 7-Eleven announced earlier this month that he would put an end to its association with Michael Andretti.Andretti Autosport squad has now officially declared Kanaan agent free and liberated to hunt other possibilities.
"I am not certain things and this is very disappointing but I have no grudge" Kanaan said speedtv.com.
"It is sad because I wanted to be there .c ' is my home for nine years and I have a lot of great memories, but it is life, reality, and I now find a new home."
The Brazilian has had the opportunity to go Ganassi 2009 season, but he chose to remain with Andretti Green (as it was then called) .the Ganassi seat would rather Dario Franchitti, who went to win both titles, but Kanaan insists on the fact that he had no regrets.
"I am still convinced that it was the best choice for me and it wasn't about money,", he said.
"We had won three Championships and two Indy 500 new and it was the"big three"with Penske, Ganassi and AGR.Il is easy today to say I was stupid, but I have been faithful to my team and this is just the way I am."
The Brazilian 35 year-old joined Andretti when he made the displacement of Champ Car at the beginning of 2003 and has since won 14 races as well as the 2004.Il title was top driver Andretti championship this year, finishing sixth behind the quintet Ganassi and Penske.
Although it was one of the highest paid in a field where most sponsorship have to gain seats, silver said Kanaan is not a priority in the hunt for a drive in 2011.
"I know that some people might think that they can not afford for me but I am not looking for money right now, I'm looking for a competitive team, where I can go and win races," he said.
He also refused to exclude return Andretti, if he found a personal sponsor.
"You know it's crazy, but if I get a good sponsor and lead them to Michael is my best option, that is what I will do", said Kanaan.
Andretti has currently only Marco Andretti and Danica Patrick secure 2011.Ryan Hunter-Reay headquarters is in doubt due to problems of sponsorship, as its principal funder IZOD has said that it is no longer a main sponsor of the next year.
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