IndyCar champion Simon Pagenaud has joined Cadillac's Formula 1 simulator program, preparing the American team for its 2026 entry. Pagenaud, who won the 2016 IndyCar title and the 2019 Indy 500, brings deep experience to the Charlotte, North Carolina-based team. His work focuses on developing crucial simulator tools and refining car setups, a vital step for Cadillac's goal of being race-ready from day one.
Team Principal Graeme Lowdon stressed the simulator's importance for consolidating base performance, aero setups, and establishing clear communication channels across their US and UK operations. Pagenaud's involvement comes after a severe 2023 crash, marking his return to a key motorsport role. He joins Pietro Fittipaldi and Charlie Eastwood on the sim roster, while fellow IndyCar winner Colton Herta is confirmed as Cadillac's test driver, also chasing F1 superlicence points. This solidifies Cadillac's commitment to building a formidable American F1 contender.
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