Pietro Fittipaldi, a 25-year-old from Connecticut, has been performing well in the 2024 IndyCar Series season. He’s achieved three top 10 finishes in the first five races. Last year, during his first season with AJ Foyt Racing, he only managed one top 10 finish, which was third place in the Indianapolis 500.
The partnership between AJ Foyt Racing and Penske has been a big help to Ferrucci’s success. This was evident in their strong qualifying performance at the Indy 500, where they secured fourth place in 2023 and sixth place in 2024. The technical director, Michael Cannon, played a crucial role in this achievement. Penske’s Josef Newgarden also won the race for the second year in a row.
Ferrucci believes that the collaboration with Penske has benefited both teams. They used Penske’s equipment during qualifying, which improved their performance. Ferrucci emphasized the quality of the race cars built by Penske, which helped AJ Foyt Racing perform better on the track.
Despite living in Dallas, Texas, Ferrucci has seen the positive impact of the partnership firsthand. Races like Barber, where they finished poorly last year, showed significant improvement this year, with Ferrucci leading and running near the front. He acknowledged that the alliance with Penske has contributed to their better performance this season.
Ferrucci mentioned that AJ Foyt Racing is still adjusting, especially with many new members in the engineering department. However, he remains optimistic about their progress. Compared to last year, when they only had one top 10 finish, they now have three, showcasing their improved consistency and competitiveness.
Looking ahead, Ferrucci aims to continue improving and hopes to break into the top 10 in the championship standings by the end of the year. He acknowledges the challenges but remains determined to make further strides in the sport.
