Grosjean was nicknamed ‘The Phoenix’ after surviving a horrific fiery crash in what was his remaining System 1 begin within the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, escaping with solely minor accidents.
The Frenchman’s livery for his third 500 displays the design of the mythological Phoenix. His earlier two begins got here with Andretti, however he’s but to succeed in the chequered flag, together with his finest outcome thirtieth in 2023.
“The Phoenix is how you’re taking a nasty expertise and switch it into a great expertise,” stated Grosjean, who drives the No. 77 for Juncos. “Clearly, my expertise was within the hearth, however The Phoenix is a technique to say to people who they will do it. Simply since you undergo one thing brutal, it doesn’t imply that you may’t come again from it, rise from it, and attain a greater stage. That’s what I like concerning the Phoenix – it’s not the hearth, it’s the rise after it.
Indy 500 Juncos Hollinger Racing livery
Photograph by: Juncos Hollinger Racing
The No. 78 entry of Agustin Canapino may even be designed primarily based on his personal persona, ‘The Titan.’ The Argentina-born driver earned the moniker from his residence nation as he grew to become a nationwide hero via his racing profession. He made his Indianapolis 500 debut in 2023, ending twenty sixth after being collected in a late-race crash.
“I’m extremely proud to characterize the individuals of Argentina, and much more pleased with the nickname they’ve bestowed upon me,” stated Canapino in a launch from the workforce.
“The title of The Titan has grown with me as I’ve spent over a decade combating for and profitable championships, and it feels proper to honour my nation by personifying the identify throughout the Biggest Spectacle in Racing.”
The Indy 500 concludes a busy schedule in ‘The Month of Could’ with observe classes starting on Tuesday forward of Quick Friday and two days of qualifying throughout the approaching weekend.
The race itself will happen on 26 Could, a day that additionally sees System 1 contest the Monaco Grand Prix, one other occasion that makes up a part of the motorsport ‘Triple Crown’.