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IndyCar Long Beach: Rosenqvist gives MSR first-ever series pole
The 32-year-old Swede, Felix Rosenqvist, secured his first-ever pole position in the IndyCar Series by setting the fastest lap time at the street circuit with Meyer Shank Racing. Rosenqvist narrowly beat out Will Power of Team Penske by a mere 0.0039 seconds to claim the top spot. Marcus Ericsson was in contention for pole position but lost crucial time in the final corner, finishing in second place. The fight for the front row saw Josef Newgarden briefly taking the lead before Rosenqvist ultimately took pole in the final moments. Despite efforts from others, Power managed to secure a front-row start alongside Rosenqvist. The rest of the field featured strong performances from Colton Herta, Alex Palou, and Scott Dixon, setting the stage for an exciting race ahead.
