He was champion at IndyCar Series (2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011) and he won the Indianapolis 500 (2007, 2010, and 2012).
Was a very close friend of Greg Moore (1975-1999), a CART driver who drove
with him.
Racing car driver
His first career win in the Indy Racing League came at the Milwaukee
Mile in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2004.
Won his third Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2012. Dedicated the race to Dan Wheldon.
He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Motor Racing. He lives in London, England.
Won the Indianapolis 500 under a caution flag after teammate Marco Andretti crashed. The race was stopped after 166 laps (415 miles) due to heavy rain. (May 2007)
Is the cousin of Paul Di Resta, one of the current drivers for the Force India F1 team.(2013).
Married to economist Eleanor Robb, an Oxford graduate.