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IndyCar tackled the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course over the weekend, a natural terrain road course set in the hilly countryside and surrounded by fans camping for the event. The race ended up being a titanic battle between Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou. The Spaniard led the first half of the race, but a long pit […]
The race at Mid-Ohio turned into a fierce battle between Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou, with O’Ward eventually securing his second win of the season. Palou, initially in the lead, lost ground due to a lengthy pit stop, allowing O’Ward to take over. Despite Palou’s efforts to catch up in the final laps, overtaking proved to be a tough challenge. Scott Dixon faced early issues with the new hybrid components, stalling on the parade laps. Looking ahead, IndyCar heads to Iowa Speedway for a double-header event, presenting drivers with a fresh test of mastering the hybrid system on the short oval track.