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Rahal encouraged despite limited running in Indy 500 Open Test
Rahal faced disappointment almost a year ago when he missed qualifying for the Indy 500. Despite a last-minute entry, Rahal’s team, RLL, struggled with qualifying, with all full-time entries competing in the Last Chance session. This highlighted RLL’s ongoing struggles on ovals, especially at the Indy 500. To address these challenges, RLL conducted a two-day test with notable improvements, including better acceleration and handling. Rahal expressed optimism about the progress made during the test session, especially in terms of car response and speed on straights. With the addition of experienced drivers like Takuma Sato and Kenny Bräck as mentors, RLL aims to enhance the performance of its drivers, including Rahal, at the upcoming Indy 500.
