P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar took to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Saturday morning, with sunshine greeting drivers that suffered through a damp track the day before. The 27 athletes wasted no time putting in laps, putting the new hybrid system through its paces and figuring out the best strategy for the rest of the weekend. Pato O’Ward […]
The 27 athletes wasted no time testing the new hybrid system and strategizing for the weekend. Pato O’Ward led the morning session, but struggled to find the right car balance. Graham Rahal and Colton Herta were also quick, securing second and third positions. David Malukas showed promise in fourth place after recovering from a wrist injury. Team Penske faced mixed results with McLaughlin placing eighth and others landing further down the grid. Teams took advantage of extended running time on Saturday to adapt to the new system. Despite a few incidents, attention now shifts to qualifying beginning at 3:00 PM eastern time.
