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IndyCar St. Petersburg: Newgarden surges to pole for season-opener
Josef Newgarden, a two-time series champion and current Indianapolis 500 winner, claimed pole position by executing a strong lap around the temporary street circuit, narrowly beating Felix Rosenqvist by 0.0058s for the top spot.
Newgarden praised his “rockstar team” and credited Team Chevy for their exceptional performance in delivering a winning car for qualifying.
Rosenqvist, in his first race with Meyer Shank Racing, showed impressive speed by securing the second spot, with Pato O’Ward ending up in third.
Other notable performances included Colton Herta in fourth, Romain Grosjean in fifth, and Marcus Ericsson in sixth, setting the stage for an exciting race day.
The qualifying session featured intense competition with lap records being broken, showcasing the high level of talent and determination in the field.
