Simon Pagenaud

Simon Pagenaud, born on May eighteenth, nineteen eighty-four, is a distinguished French former professional racing driver. He made his mark in the world of motorsport, most recently driving the No. sixty Honda for Meyer Shank Racing in the NTT IndyCar Series.

Pagenaud's career began in sports car racing, where he achieved remarkable success, clinching the top class championship title in the two thousand ten American Le Mans Series. His transition to the IndyCar Series proved to be equally fruitful, culminating in his crowning as the two thousand sixteen IndyCar champion.

In a historic achievement, Pagenaud won the prestigious Indianapolis 500 in two thousand nineteen, becoming the first driver born in France to secure this title since Gaston Chevrolet in nineteen twenty. Additionally, he was the first polesitter to win the race since Helio Castroneves in two thousand nine.

Pagenaud's prowess on the track continued to shine as he triumphed in both the two thousand twenty-two and two thousand twenty-three 24 Hours of Daytona with Meyer Shank Racing, further solidifying his legacy in the world of racing.