Images of Pagenaud at the White House

simon pagenaud was welcomed last Monday by the President of the USA Donald Trump at the White House (Washington) for his victory won last month at the Indianapolis 500. He is the first Frenchman since René Thomas in 1914 to win the most famous American race.

Below, team boss Roger Penske poses alongside Simon Pagenaud and President Donald Trump in front of the car victorious and the Borg-Warner Trophy.

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing — honored at the White House // # indy500 #IndyCar pic.twitter.com/1qUNcpJibp

— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) 10th June 2019

Below, Simon Pagenaud's car in front of the White House.

Parked it! (at the @WhiteHouse…) # indy500 #indycar pic.twitter.com/2Id4dthgXr

— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) 10th June 2019

Below, Roger Penske takes a photo of Simon Pagenaud and his partner at the White House. “This is the first time “The Captain” took a photo for us. It is an honor to be invited to the White House and the United States Capitol,” comments the winner.

This has to be the first time The Captain has taken a photo for us An honor to be invited to the White House and Capitol Hill celebrating the # Indy500 win today. pic.twitter.com/wxOMl4mJNA

— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) 10th June 2019

It was an honor to be invited to the White House after our success at the Indianapolis 500 and to represent France in the greatest race in the world. # indy500 #IndyCar pic.twitter.com/yaTtEmIVtr

— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) 10th June 2019

Donald Trump even commented on the Frenchman's arrival on social networks.

Congratulations to the 2019 Indianapolis 500 Winner @IMS, @SimonPagenaud and @Team_Penske! @IndyCar pic.twitter.com/uxhfbhJ2p0

- Donald J. Trump (@ realDonaldTrump) 10th June 2019