“We're in the same room, same truck, we're able to discuss what we feel that we can,” Castroneves said. We hopefully carry that over to MSR, which is not only going to help us, me and Simon, but (also) help the team to elevate.”Ĭastroneves and Pagenaud tested recently at Sebring, which Helio tabbed “flawless.” They’re back in the saddle again together. … He understands the team process, working as a teammate. “When we're together, (we) complement each other. “Simon is an amazing talent, very particular, understands what he likes, looks for small details,” Castroneves said. Pagenaud replaces Jack Harvey, who turned down a multi-year deal to remain with MSR and instead jumped to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Right now, Castroneves is tied with fellow Ind圜ar legends AJ Foyt, Rick Mears and the late Al Unser, who died last month at the age of 82.Īfter spending the previous three seasons competing full-time in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Team Penske-the only full-time Ind圜ar team he had ever known-Castroneves returned to Ind圜ar part-time in 2021, driving for Meyer Shank Racing.Īnd what a way to make his debut with his new team.Įven though he started respectably from the middle of the third-row on the 33-car grid, it would not be a stretch to say few likely expected that 2 hours, 37 minutes and 19 seconds after taking the green flag, Castroneves would end the day by also taking the checkered flag. Going to be fighting for it.”Īs monstrous of a win and celebration as he enjoyed last May, Castroneves is ready to take things to the highest level of any driver in Indianapolis 500 history: he wants to set himself apart as the unrivaled champ with five wins in the world’s biggest car race. “I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't have a chance. Now, after scoring the biggest hit-and most electric and joyous post-win celebration-of his career last May in the Indianapolis 500, Castroneves is ready for an encore performance in the 106th edition of the Greatest Spectacle In Racing less than 4 ½ months from now.
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