A formidable Brazilian 1-2
30. Dec 2021
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Gil de Ferran (picture-above) won the 2003 Indianapolis 500 driving a Team Penske entered Dallara-Toyota. It was the first (and only) victory on the famous Brickyard for the amicable Brazilian.
The 87th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25, 2003. Two-time defending champion Hélio Castoneves won the pole position and was trying to become the first driver in Indy history to win three in a row.
With 31 laps to go however, Castroneves was passed by teammate Gil de Ferran, and the duo offered a magnificent 1st-2nd to Roger Penske and his team, with de Ferran winning his first Indy 500.
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Indycar, Indianapolis, Indianapolis 500, Gil de Ferran, Helio Castroneves, Penske, Roger Penske, Dallara, Toyota, Brazil, 2003
Source: DR
