When IndyCar showed up at Barber Motorsports Park this weekend, the talk centered around the belated disqualification of two of
Despite facing adversity, the team managed to focus on the immediate race situation, leading to an impressive victory for Scott McLaughlin in Alabama, after his podium finish was revoked in St. Pete. McLaughlin’s strategic fuel choice propelled him back to the front, clinching his win for the second year in a row. Will Power secured second place, marking his twelfth podium since his last victory in 2022, with Team Penske claiming the top two spots in a redemptive performance. Linus Lundqvist clinched his first top-level series podium in only his sixth start, diligently executing a fuel-saving strategy to reach third place. The race was filled with incidents and intense on-track battles, resulting in a record-breaking 289 passes. Pato O’Ward encountered a series of mishaps, including a spin and a collision that led to penalties, underlining the competitive nature of the event. Amidst the action, a peculiar incident involving a mannequin named Georgina falling onto the track added an unusual twist to the race proceedings, creating a memorable moment for fans and drivers alike.
