Indianapolis Grand Prix race winner Simon Pagenaud says he had to take what he described as 'a lot of risks' en route to the top step of the podium - his first since Sonoma 2017. The Team Penske driver was the fastest competitor on the track in the latter stages of the race, sometimes to the tune of two seconds a lap as the rain began to lash the circuit, allowing him to make up several positions. On the penultimate lap of the race, Pagenaud made the move for the lead into the Turn 7-8-9 complex after reigning series champion Scott Dixon made a mistake; the Kiwi was then left defenceless against the Frenchman's pace as he tore around the outside of the Ganassi driver....
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