P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The NTT IndyCar Series completed its first qualifying session of the hybrid era on Sunday, and there were a few surprises that shook up the normal order. There was no surprise at the very top of the timesheets, however, as Alex Palou took his second consecutive pole with a lap of 1:05.3511. Pato O’Ward very […]
Alex Palou secured his second consecutive pole position by clocking in a lap time of 1:05.3511, with Pato O’Ward narrowly missing out by just 0.0024 seconds due to a slight mistake in the final corners. Several seasoned drivers like Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, and Will Power faced difficulties in finding speed and failed to progress past the initial round of qualifying. The upcoming race on Sunday will serve as a significant trial for the new hybrid system, and its impact on the 80-lap event remains uncertain. The green flag is set to drop at 1:45 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, marking the start of the race at Mid-Ohio.
