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Reigning NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou led the first day of the two-day all-teams test on Sebring International Raceway’s short course, posting a best lap in the afternoon of 52.088s in th…
Reigning NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou led the first day of the two-day all-teams test at Sebring International Raceway’s short course, setting the pace with a best lap time of 52.088s in the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Following Palou were Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in second and Josef Newgarden of Team Penske in third. Colton Herta of Andretti Global and Alexander Rossi of Arrow McLaren completed the top five standings. Palou expressed satisfaction with the day, citing the great performance of his car and team’s progress. The test session provided valuable insights, with drivers like Pato O’Ward, Scott Dixon, and Kyle Kirkwood also showcasing their skills. Looking ahead to the upcoming events, the teams are focused on building momentum for a successful start to the season at St. Petersburg.