P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Josef Newgarden topped IndyCar Practice One in Milwaukee ahead of qualifying.
Josef Newgarden set the fastest lap in Practice One in Milwaukee, recording a time of 22.6864 seconds and an average speed of 161.066mph. Despite a tough season, Newgarden has found confidence on short ovals like Iowa, where he couldn’t secure wins due to pitstop and caution issues. Team Penske looks strong this weekend, with all three drivers in the top 12 during practice. Will Power’s future with the team is uncertain as talks for a new contract are ongoing. Alex Palou and Conor Daly also showed strong performances, with Dale Coyne confirming Rinus VeeKay’s seat for 2026. Despite concerns of rainfall impact, the weekend in Milwaukee seems to be shaping up well for the IndyCar competition.
