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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar St. Petersburg: Newgarden wins season opener
Newgarden had a strong start, leading 92 laps despite losing the lead briefly during a pitstop. He used harder primary tyres and held off challenges from his competitors. Colton Herta made a bold move at Turn 1, while Marcus Ericsson and Scott McLaughlin also fought for positions. The race saw several incidents, including a full-course caution after Marcus Armstrong crashed. Newgarden reclaimed the lead and maintained his position ahead of Pato O’Ward and Felix Rosenqvist. The race continued with intense battles among the drivers, with Newgarden eventually securing the victory.
