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Simon Pagenaud will be back behind the wheel for this year’s Indianapolis 500, completing a tribute lap in Gil de Ferran’s Indy 500 winning car. Pagenaud has been sidelined following a spectacular crash last July that saw him tumble multiple times through the gravel at high speed in Mid-Ohio. Lingering concussion-like symptoms have plagued the […]
Pagenaud has been dealing with lingering concussion-like symptoms since his crash at Mid-Ohio last July, but he is slowly making progress towards a full recovery. He will make his return to racing by driving the 2003 Team Penske car as a tribute to his friend Gil de Ferran before this year’s Indy 500. De Ferran, who passed away unexpectedly last year, was a mentor to Pagenaud and a significant figure in his life. The iconic Marlboro Team Penske car will be driven by Pagenaud in honor of de Ferran during the IMS Museum’s Historic Car parade at 10:40 AM, weather permitting. This gesture will serve as a reminder of de Ferran’s legacy as a great racer, father, and man. Pagenaud expressed gratitude for the opportunity to pay tribute to his friend in this special way.