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Prema’s Callum Ilott has called out “muppet” driving around Toronto during qualifying after he was eliminated from Round Two.
Callum Ilott expressed frustration at traffic during IndyCar Indy Toronto qualifying, citing slow out-laps and poor driving as reasons for being nearly two seconds off pace. Despite hopes for his best-ever qualifying, he will start 11th due to Scott Dixon’s grid penalty for an engine change. Ilott’s final lap was a 1:01.88, while Louis Foster topped with a 1:00.66.
In an interview with FS1, Ilott criticized disruptions caused by slowed drivers rejoining the track, limiting his performance. Reflecting on his P12 qualification, he emphasized the challenges posed by track congestion in turn eight. Ilott’s career-best IndyCar qualifying was in Road America, starting ninth this year and ultimately finishing 15th.
Fellow Prema driver Robert Shwartzman, famous for securing the Indy 500 pole in May, also faced difficulties in Toronto qualifying. He will begin the race in 20th place after failing to progress beyond the initial group stages.
