A French professional racing driver is named as Simon Pagenaud who currently races in the IndyCar Series with Team Penske. He moved to Formula Racing in the Indycar Series where he became the 2016 IndyCar champion and the 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner, becoming the first French driver to win the Indianapolis 500 since Gaston Chevrolet in 1920 and the first polesitter to have won the race since Helio Castroneves in 2009. Simon is a very talented and successful racer.
Indianapolis 500: Simon Pagenaud Holds Off Alexander Rossi to Win
Simon Pagenaud had perhaps as good an explanation as any for how he won the 103rd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday (26th May 2019). “This race chooses its winners,” Pagenaud said after holding off Alexander Rossi in a frantic finish. “Today, I was the chosen one.” “Nothing else matters here but winning,” said a disappointed Rossi. Pagenaud, who turned 35 last week, led 116 of 200 laps around the two-and-a-half-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. He also won the Grand Prix of Indianapolis two weeks ago on the site’s road course and had earned the pole position for the 500. “So yes, it was the perfect month for us,” Pagenaud said.
How old is Simon?
Simon Pagenoud turned to 35 years old as of 2019 on his birthday on 18th May.
When and where was Simon Pagenoud born?
On 18th May 1984, Simon Pagenoud was born in Poitiers, France. He was born in a wealthy family as his father was the owner of the supermarket in Poitiers. He was raised in his hometown, Poitiers. His nationality is French and his zodiac sign is Taurus. At the age of 14, he had his first work in his family's supermarket, eventually managing the video game department. He then joined the business school and after a few years, he returned to the supermarket. He was very interested in racing since his childhood so, his family established a driving school that provided the funds for him to begin his racing career. His religion is Christian and his ethnicity is White. His other early life information will be added soon.
Who is Simon Pagenaud's wife?
Pagenaud is not married yet but he is in a relationship with Hailey McDermott. The couple started dating since 2016 after meeting at a trade show the "Indianapolis Convention Center". The couple got engaged in the year 2018 and the couple is planning to get married soon. As of today, the couple is happy together in North Carolina enjoying their life. They don't have any children now but, they are planning to have one in the coming years.
What is the worth of Simon Pagenaud?
Simon has been one of the highest-paid racers in the world. He has an estimated net worth of $2.6 million USD as of 2019. His exact salary will be added soon.
How tall is Simon Pagenaud?
Simon is a very handsome racing driver with perfect body build. He stands at a height of 5 ft. 10 inches. and has a body weight of 168 lbs. He maintains his body a lot. He has a fair complexion. His other body measurements will be added soon.
What makes Simon Pagenaud's famous?
- Simon Pagenaud began his career as the professional race driver in French Formula Renault in the year 2002.
- After that, he went to the United States and won the "Champ Car Atlantic" with Team Australia in his rookie season.
- With his Atlantic championship, he became successful to win the US $2 million to apply towards a ride in 'Champ Car' in the year 2007.
- In the year 2008, he moved to the "American Le Mans Series", and won the title of 2010 "American Le Mans Series".
- On 10th May 2014, he won the inaugural "Grand Prix of Indianapolis" on 10th May, which was the first time his father watched him racing.
- He then moved from Schmidt Peterson Motorsports to Team Penske in the year 2015.
- He has nearly won the 2015 Indianapolis 500 in the year 2015.
- He didn't win a race in 2015 but renewed his deal with TEAM Penske in 2016.
- In the year 2016, he got off to the best start of his IndyCar career with five consecutive podiums, including three wins in a row.
- He won the 2019 Indianapolis 500 becoming the French driver to win the Indianapolis 500 since Gaston Chevrolet in 1920.
