P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The first round of qualifications for the 109th Indianapolis 500 took place on Saturday beginning at 11:00 AM eastern time. Each of the 34 drivers were given one guaranteed qualifying attempt to start the session, and Colton Herta was 14th in line. Herta did not finish his attempt, however, as his #26 Andretti Global Honda […]
The first round of qualifications for the 109th Indianapolis 500 occurred at 11:00 AM eastern time on Saturday, where each of the 34 drivers had a guaranteed attempt to qualify. Colton Herta, starting 14th in line, faced a terrifying crash during his qualification attempt at Turn 1, reaching speeds of 238 MPH before his car spun, flipped, and hit the wall. Despite the intense wreckage, Herta emerged from the incident with only some shakiness in his legs, thanks to the swift response of the AMR safety crew on-site. Following evaluation and clearance from the medical center, Herta expressed disappointment for the unplanned turn of events and the efforts to prepare a backup car for his continued participation in the race. As the Andretti team worked diligently on the backup car, time dwindled for Herta’s return to the track on the same day, potentially requiring his participation in the last chance session on Sunday to secure a spot on the starting grid.
