P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The NTT IndyCar Series has arrived at Laguna Seca for the weekend, visiting the track a couple months earlier than the traditional late-season date. One year after a full-track repave, drivers found that the extreme grip from last year was slightly reduced while overall speeds were still very high. Scott McLaughlin set the fastest time […]
One year after a full-track repave, drivers noticed a slight reduction in extreme grip compared to last year, but overall speeds remained very high. Scott McLaughlin set the fastest time of the day in his Good Ranchers Team Penske Chevy, clocking in at 1:07.6325 on soft tires towards the end of the session. Colton Herta followed closely behind, just a tenth of a second off McLaughlin’s pace, with Alex Palou taking the third spot. Josef Newgarden and Pietro Fittipaldi rounded out the top five, showcasing impressive performances. Even though there were a few interruptions during the session, drivers like David Malukas and Pato O’Ward managed to get back on track after sliding off, showing resilience. The upcoming sessions promise more action, with drivers returning for a second practice session on Saturday morning before the knockout qualifying session.
