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Linus Lundqvist’s pole position for the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America was an outlier in other ways than just being the Swede’s first career pole in the NTT IndyCar Series. It came in a wet qualif…
Linus Lundqvist secured his first career pole position at the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America in challenging wet conditions, surprising many in the NTT IndyCar Series. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver’s experience in racing in the rain from his British F3 days and growing up in Sweden proved valuable in mastering the changing track conditions. Lundqvist described the qualifying session as one of the craziest he has ever had, reminiscent of his early racing days. While some experienced drivers struggled, Lundqvist’s commitment to pushing the limits paid off, allowing him to claim pole position. Despite the forecast predicting dry conditions for race day, Lundqvist highlighted the Road America circuit’s challenges, both in wet and dry conditions with its high-speed braking zones.
