P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar took to the Portland International Raceway on Saturday morning, getting in some qualifying simulations before the heat of the afternoon settled in. All 27 drivers searched for a clean piece of race track on the short course, hoping to get a feel for how their cars handled in undisturbed air. Colton Herta was the […]
“IndyCar took to the Portland International Raceway on Saturday morning, engaging in qualifying simulations ahead of the hot afternoon conditions. All 27 drivers aimed to find clear race track for smooth laps on the short course, assessing their cars’ performance in undisturbed air. Colton Herta impressed as the quickest, clocking 58.4238 seconds on harder tires after placing 13th on Friday. Alex Palou followed closely, only 0.0293 seconds behind Herta, showcasing consistency in speed. Seasoned drivers Scott Dixon and Will Power secured third and fourth fastest times, respectively. Despite a few off-track excursions, the session ran smoothly without interruptions. With a cramped space leading to tensions, incidents like McLaughlin and DeFrancesco’s disagreement at the first turn occurred. Foster’s minor contact with O’Ward also added to the on-track drama, setting the stage for potential battles. As the clock ticks, drivers and teams are in a race against time to tweak setups before the imminent 11:30 AM PT qualifying.”
