P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The NTT IndyCar Series completed a fast and exciting 250 laps at Phoenix Raceway Saturday afternoon. The race came down to the final laps with various pit strategies playing out, but it was a familiar face that visited victory lane. Josef Newgarden swooped into the lead with less than 10 laps remaining and pulled out […]
The NTT IndyCar Series completed 250 fast and exciting laps at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday afternoon, with Josef Newgarden emerging victorious.
Newgarden took the lead in the final laps and secured his 33rd career victory, putting him in the points lead for the season after two races.
Kyle Kirkwood finished second, while David Malukas rounded out the podium, making a strong start to his tenure with Team Penske.
Christian Rasmussen utilized the undercut strategy effectively, but his hopes for a second victory were dashed when he collided with Will Power.
Power’s error caused him to pit with a cut tire, ultimately finishing in 16th place and ending his run of bad fortune with Andretti Global.
