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Newgarden’s “killer mentality” kicked in when he lost St. Pete IndyCar lead
Newgarden started strong in his Chevrolet-powered Team Penske car, but fell to third during a pitstop under caution caused by Armstrong’s crash. He battled back, passing Herta and Rosenqvist to regain the lead and held on until the finish line. Despite the win, Newgarden admitted he did not expect to reclaim the lead easily.
After a tough finish to the 2023 season, he changed his mindset for this season, focusing on enjoying the process and removing the pressure of perfection. Winning the Daytona 24 Hours with Porsche Penske Motorsport helped rejuvenate his IndyCar performance. Newgarden expressed the importance of finding happiness in his job and process while letting go of some perfectionism.
He aims to be the best version of himself each year, not dwelling on losses but rather focusing on the enjoyment of the journey.
