P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar headed out on track at Portland International Raceway Friday afternoon, completing the first practice session of the weekend. Times were very close up and down the order, with most drivers lapping within one second of each other on the 1.96-mile course. Christian Lundgaard was fastest of all, completing a lap in just 58.5320 seconds […]
IndyCar teams hit the track at Portland International Raceway for the first practice session on Friday afternoon. Times were very tight, with most drivers lapping within a second of each other on the 1.96-mile circuit. Christian Lundgaard set the pace, clocking a blistering 58.5320 seconds on the softer alternate tire compound. Despite historically poor results at Portland, he showed strong form. Alex Palou was close behind, proving he will be a contender this weekend. Rosenqvist and Rahal rounded out the top four, with the soft tires offering a brief speed advantage before quickly losing their effectiveness. High track temperatures are expected to be a challenge as the weekend progresses in the Pacific Northwest.
