P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Power “didn’t have any defence” against Dixon with tyre strategy at Long Beach
Scott Dixon managed to overtake Will Power on lap 24 thanks to his fresh set of alternate tires and went on to achieve a significant victory by expertly managing his fuel consumption. Will Power, who started the race on the front row with softer tires, initially led by 6.5 seconds until a caution caused by Christian Rasmussen erased his advantage. Despite starting from eighth place, Dixon’s strategic use of alternate tires allowed him to finish first, while Power, who used both sets during qualifying, ended up sixth, 15 seconds behind Dixon. Power expressed disappointment with his tire choices and lack of green alternate tires for the fuel-saving stints, but acknowledged the importance of maximizing each race day. Post-race, Power’s claim of being penalized by his tire availability was questioned by podium finishers Colton Herta and Alex Palou, who argued that tire selection was ultimately his decision. Even Scott Dixon shared his thoughts on Power’s performance, showing sportsmanship and acknowledging their shared strategy.
