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We haven’t seen Simon Pagenaud on track for almost a year, but that doesn’t mean we’ve missed his influence being applied to NTT IndyCar Series. As the Frenchman continues to recover from the frigh…
Simon Pagenaud has not been seen on track for nearly a year due to his recovery from a crash, but he has stayed involved in the NTT IndyCar Series as a performance advisor and mentor to Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin. Pagenaud, the 2016 IndyCar Series champion, is back at Penske at McLaughlin’s request after leaving the team at the end of 2021. McLaughlin, wanting to improve his craft and win the Indy 500, sought Pagenaud’s advice, which the Frenchman was surprised and honored by. Pagenaud is not acting as a traditional coach but is providing guidance and tools to McLaughlin based on their shared experiences and understanding of the sport. Their collaboration will be put to the test at the Indy 500, showcasing Pagenaud’s methods and McLaughlin’s drive to succeed on the iconic oval.
