P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Following an eventful qualifying weekend, the 33 qualified drivers returned to the track on Monday for a couple hours of practice in race trim. The track was busy from the drop of the green flag, as everyone looked to make near-final adjustments to their cars before the biggest race of the season. The fastest lap […]
Following an eventful qualifying weekend, the 33 qualified drivers returned to the track on Monday for a couple hours of practice in race trim. The track was busy from the drop of the green flag, as everyone looked to make near-final adjustments to their cars before the biggest race of the season. The fastest lap of the afternoon was set by Alex Palou, who turned a lap at 226.765 MPH, showcasing his strength as a contender for the Indy 500 title. Helio Castroneves and Takuma Sato followed closely with impressive laps. Jack Harvey and Ryan Hunter-Reay showed promising pace in fourth and fifth, with valuable experience shining in race traffic scenarios. The two DRR-Cusick Motorsports entries demonstrated good performance potential as the countdown to the race continued. Despite a few setbacks during pit stop practice, PREMA team will work on refining their processes in preparation for the race. Late troubles at IMS included minor incidents like Christian Rasmussen hitting the wall but escaping significant damage. Scott McLaughlin had to switch to his backup car, facing challenges with its pace performance compared to his primary car. As the drivers head into the final practice session for Carb Day on Friday, the anticipation for the 109th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25, continues to build.
