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IndyCar staged a test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday and Wednesday in order to have drivers evaluate new components on the famous track. Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou climbed behind the wheel of their respective low downforce, speedway configured machines and were tasked with running laps on the 2.5-mile oval. One of the […]
IndyCar conducted a test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over two days to allow drivers to assess new components on the track. Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou tested low downforce, speedway-configured cars by running laps on the 2.5-mile oval. Evaluating different Firestone tire compounds was a key focus during the test, with drivers navigating speeds near 230 MPH to gauge performance. O’Ward expressed preference for one tire compound, noting its improved feel and balance, potentially enhancing overall performance. Additionally, feedback was provided on a repaired section in Turn 2, aimed at smoothing out the track surface for better racing conditions. Alexander Rossi and Takuma Sato tested brake and shock packages, including elements possibly slated for the 2028 season’s new chassis. While Rossi and Sato tested both days, O’Ward and Palou focused solely on tire evaluations during the initial day of the test.
