Scott Dixon, the reason of the strongest

For his return to the calendar after three years of absence, the Canadian meeting highlighted the return to grace of the New Zealand veteran, more than ever in the title match.

Published on 18/07/2022 à 14:35

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Scott Dixon, the reason of the strongest

Scott Dixon moves to 52 © Indycar

Scott Dixon was stuck at 51 successes in IndyCar since May 1, 2021 and the Texas test. In cycling, No. 51 is considered a lucky charm. In their time, Eddy Merckx or Bernard Hinault won the Tour de France wearing this bib. But for Scott Dixon, this figure became an increasingly heavy burden to shoulder with each race. “ Some people kept reminding us of this date, it was getting annoying, he admitted at a press conference, bottle of champagne in hand. However, nothing has changed! We are still in the same state of mind. In this sport, you always dwell on your failures more than your victories, it can get a little sad at times ». Il aura donc fallu 23 épreuves de plus pour que Scott Dixon atteigne un autre nombre légendaire du sport automobile américain, celui détenu par Mario Andretti avec 52 succès dans la di