P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Drivers of the NTT IndyCar Series took to Portland International Raceway Saturday afternoon to set the grid for Sunday’s race. After three rounds of knockout sessions, it was Christian Lundgaard that was quickest of all 27 drivers. Lundgaard completed his final lap in 58.3939 seconds, which was over a tenth of a second quicker than […]
Drivers of the NTT IndyCar Series set the grid for Sunday’s race at Portland International Raceway on Saturday.
Christian Lundgaard emerged as the fastest among 27 drivers after three knockout sessions, clocking a lap time of 58.3939 seconds.
Despite his impressive performance, Lundgaard incurred a six-place grid penalty, forcing him to start seventh in the main event.
His Arrow McLaren teammate, Pato O’Ward, benefited from Lundgaard’s penalty, moving up to the front spot to keep his championship hopes alive.
Felix Rosenqvist and Will Power will line up second and third, respectively, after the penalty reshuffled the grid.
David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing secured fifth place on the grid, continuing the team’s strong qualifying performances at Portland.
