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David Malukas has called the two championship front runners in their own league at Laguna Seca.
In Laguna Seca, AJ Foyt driver David Malukas expressed his admiration for Alex Palou and Pato O’Ward, believing they have been dominating. Palou secured pole position with O’Ward close behind after topping Practice One. Malukas, who made the Fast Six, ended up qualifying in sixth place, nearly two seconds behind Palou. Despite the gap, he was content to be challenging at the front. Malukas acknowledged the exceptional performance of Palou and O’Ward and expressed satisfaction with his current standing. Looking ahead to the race day, he acknowledged the need to fine-tune the car’s setup for the competition tomorrow. Due to Practice Two cancellation, Malukas and his team had uncertainties about the qualifying outcome and strategically used new red tires early to adjust to the situation. His qualifying success this year includes four Fast Six appearances, with a peak of a second-place start at Detroit. Moreover, Malukas is positioned one place after Will Power, potentially earmarked to take over Power’s seat at Penske next season.
