P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Saturday morning saw the second practice session for the NTT IndyCar Series, and the rains moved over Road America just in time to throw a wrench into everyone’s plans. Teams were moving their cars to pit lane ahead of the session when race control declared a wet track and made sure that everyone fitted rain […]
Teams were moving their cars to pit lane ahead of the session when race control declared a wet track and ensured that everyone fitted rain tires before leaving their pit box. Several drivers ventured out cautiously onto the slick, recently-resurfaced tarmac, with many struggling and sliding off track in the challenging conditions. Alex Palou required assistance from the track crew early on, prompting a red flag just 12 minutes into the session. Despite some drivers like Pietro Fittipaldi and Kyle Kirkwood encountering minor issues, Colton Herta excelled in the wet, setting the fastest time. With only 23 out of 27 drivers braving the rain, the unpredictability of the changing track conditions adds an extra layer of complexity as teams prepare for qualifying. As the teams anticipate the weather, the forecasts hint at the possibility of lingering showers during the upcoming qualifying session at 2:25 PM central time.
