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IndyCar could have a new rivalry in the paddock between former teammates Josef Newgarden and Simon Pagenaud.

Series returns to the historic streets of Long Beach for the final race before May arrives.

It was a case of so close, yet ultimately so far for Simon Pagenaud in the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours - the Frenchman's first finish in four starts in the La Sarthe round-the-clock classic - and just 13.8 seconds away from victory...

Peugeot Sport celebrated a winning return to action in the Le Mans Series after Nic Minassian, Simon Pagenaud and Christian Klien took victory at Spa in the final dress rehearsal for the Le Mans 24 Hours.

1. Minassian/Pagenaud/Klien Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi 2min 01.056secs LMP1 2. Gene/Wurz/Brabham Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi 2min 01.082secs LMP1

Peugeot will look to fine-tune its preparations for the Le Mans 24 Hours this weekend at Spa, as the French team makes its first outing in the Le Mans Series this season.

French driver Simon Pagenaud has signed an deal that will see him contest the 'new' World Series by Renault with Team Saulnier Racing in 2005.