P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Grosjean happy that “tricky” IndyCar hybrid has been postponed
The new supercapacitor system has been tested by Chevrolet and Honda teams, such as Team Penske and Arrow McLaren, and Andretti Global and Chip Ganassi Racing.
Originally planned for the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the 2.2-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine with hybrid technology was postponed until after May’s Indy 500.
The testing, which included over 15,256 miles at various tracks, has been successful, according to drivers who have had the benefit of testing with the hybrid system.
The postponement was necessary to ensure that the system is reliable and problem-free when it is eventually introduced.
IndyCar wants to introduce the hybrid system with zero chances of problems and wants to give it more time to ensure its success.
