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IndyCar 2023 season review: AJ Foyt Racing
Santino Ferrucci had a solid season, finishing 19th in the championship standings with 219 points. His highlight was his performance at the Indianapolis 500, where he finished a career-best third and could have potentially won if not for a late caution. He consistently improved on his starting position in 11 of the 17 races.
On the other hand, Benjamin Pedersen, the rookie, had a tough season. He finished 27th in the championship standings with 129 points and struggled in 15 of the 17 races, finishing 20th or worse. He was the lowest-ranked full-time driver, behind four drivers who only ran a partial schedule.
Despite the disappointing overall performance, the Indianapolis 500 showed that the AJ Foyt Racing team can be successful when they focus their resources and efforts on a specific race. Their new partnership with Team Penske could help them bridge the performance gap to their competitors. However, not having a veteran driver to guide the team during the rebuilding phase is not ideal. Ferrucci has shown promise, but Pedersen will need to make significant improvements in the future.
