Simon Pagenaud admits that he felt "relief" when he realized that Penske teammate and title rival Will Power had developed a mechanical problem that effectively secured the Frenchman's first IndyCar title at Sonoma on Sunday. With a substantial points buffer and a comfortable race lead, Pagenaud was already in an extremely strong position before Power slowed from second place with a gearbox problem on lap 35, but he said that the Australian's misfortune freed him up for the rest of the race. "I saw Will slowing down," he said. "I wanted this fight to go all the way. [But] It was a bit of a relief, I have to say. I feel sorry for his luck today. But I've had my fair...
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