P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar held its second practice session from Long Beach early Saturday morning, allowing all 27 drivers to make final preparations
Clouds were thick and temperatures were cool for the early morning session, affecting the track conditions. Despite the challenges, drivers were actively on track causing some traffic troubles during qualifying laps. Kyle Kirkwood set the fastest time of the day with a lap time of 1:06.4731. Colton Herta followed closely, securing the top spot until the final minute of practice. Christian Lundgaard and Felix Rosenqvist completed the top charts, reflecting a Honda dominance in contrast to the previous practice. Turn 8 posed challenges for drivers, with revised curbing leading to several incidents, including Will Power’s mishaps during the session. The next event for IndyCar is the knockout qualifying session forecasted for sunny skies and warmer track conditions.
