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Pato O’Ward didn’t know what to say, other than, “I don’t have an explanation for you, really,” when asked about his stupefying run to 23rd in qualifying at St. Petersburg on Saturday. The Arrow Mc…
Pato O’Ward expressed his bewilderment at his disappointing 23rd qualifying position in St. Petersburg, admitting he struggled to optimize his tires’ performance. Despite a challenging start, O’Ward remains optimistic about moving up the grid and scoring valuable points in the race. Will Power of Team Penske attributed his lower-than-expected qualifying result to carrying too much speed into a corner, reflecting on the frustration of not fully unleashing the potential of his car.
Alexander Rossi of Ed Carpenter Racing was disappointed with his 20th place, citing a small mistake that cost him time, but he remains confident in the car’s capabilities for the race. Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing felt let down after missing out on advancing to the next round, emphasizing the challenge posed by the extreme tire degradation. Although Josef Newgarden will start 10th, the focus for the former polesitter is on a clean race and accumulating points, while still harboring the ambition to win.
