P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar’s busy Friday continued with a single-car, two-lap qualifying session around Phoenix Raceway’s one-mile oval. Taking his first ever IndyCar pole was David Malukas, who put his #12 Team Penske Chevy on top with a set of laps averaging 175.383 MPH. Josef Newgarden set the second fast time to make it a Team Penske front […]
“David Malukas secured his first IndyCar pole position during the qualifying session at Phoenix Raceway with an average speed of 175.383 MPH in his #12 Team Penske Chevy.
The Team Penske dominance was evident as Josef Newgarden qualified in second place, setting up a Team Penske front row for the race.
Graham Rahal and rookie Mick Schumacher impressed by qualifying for the second row, representing Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
Unfortunately, Will Power crashed during qualifying, ending his session prematurely by hitting the Turn 1 wall with his Andretti Global Honda.
Due to car damage, Felix Rosenqvist was unable to participate in the qualifying session following a crash during the morning practice session for the Meyer Shank Racing team.
The hectic schedule continues with final practice scheduled shortly after qualifying before the race on Saturday at 1:00 PM local time (3:00 PM eastern).”
