P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The first IndyCar practice of the weekend is in the books, and Alex Palou put his #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda on top of the timesheets. Palou completed a lap of historic Road America in 1:43.1709, with his final lap being the one that boosted him above the others. Colton Herta sat at the top […]
Palou set the fastest lap time of 1:43.1709 at historic Road America, with his final lap securing him the top spot. Colton Herta led for most of the session but was surpassed in the closing minutes, finishing just 0.0797 seconds behind Palou. Santino Ferrucci was the first Chevy driver in third place, with Josef Newgarden and Christian Lundgaard completing the top five, each representing a different team. All 27 drivers navigated the track under challenging windy conditions, with Romain Grosjean having a dramatic crash in Turn 14. Despite some drivers running off track, only one red flag interrupted the session. Nolan Siegel unexpectedly filled in for Agustin Canapino, finishing 26th and looking to improve as he continues double-duty racing this weekend. The next practice session is scheduled for Saturday morning, with qualifying under the threat of rain in the afternoon.
