Simon Pagenaud

Awards & Honours

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Simon Pagenaud's career is defined by a series of historic achievements. He is one of only a handful of drivers to win both the IndyCar championship and the Indianapolis 500, and his victory in 2019 broke a 99-year drought for French-born winners. His back-to-back Daytona wins in 2022 and 2023 showcased his enduring skill in endurance racing. These accomplishments place him in elite company in motorsport history.

AwardsSimon Pagenaud has won several major motorsport titles, including the 2016 IndyCar Series championship and the 2019 Indianapolis 500. He also claimed the American Le Mans Series championship in 2010 and won the 24 Hours of Daytona twice. These victories place him among the most accomplished French drivers in history.

Honours & Distinctions

IndyCar Champion

IndyCar Series·2016

Won the series championship.

Indianapolis 500 Winner

Indianapolis Motor Speedway·2019

Won the race from pole position.

Records & Feats

First French-born driver to win the Indianapolis 500 since 1920

Historic First·2019

Pagenaud's 2019 victory ended a 99-year drought for French-born winners.