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Every hybrid powertrain test conducted by the NTT IndyCar Series and its engine suppliers at Chevrolet and Honda have made use of the same four teams. That’s due to change at the next hybrid test s…
Every hybrid powertrain test conducted by the NTT IndyCar Series and its engine suppliers at Chevrolet and Honda have involved the same four teams. This is about to change at the upcoming hybrid test on March 28-29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, where the other six full-time teams will finally get their turn to test the new system. Chip Ganassi and Team Penske have been the first nominated by their engine manufacturers for hybrid testing, with Andretti Global and Arrow McLaren also joining the program. The upcoming test will mark a busy month for IndyCar teams, with the St. Petersburg race in Florida, IMSA’s 12 Hours of Sebring, and the all-star race at The Thermal Club in California preceding the hybrid test at IMS. Despite some teams feeling disadvantaged by not being able to test the hybrid system earlier, the anticipation is high for IndyCar to introduce the hybrid powertrain in competition after the Indianapolis 500, with the Mid-Ohio race weekend in July being a likely target.
