P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The NTT IndyCar Series took to the streets of downtown Detroit Friday afternoon, setting times for the first practice session of the weekend. The fastest driver of the day was Alex Palou, as the Spanish driver tamed the bumpy course to lay down a lap of 1:01.7210. Palou has been on a lengthy streak of […]
The fastest driver of the day was Alex Palou, setting a lap of 1:01.7210 on the bumpy course. Palou’s recent success includes winning his second championship last year and maintaining strong performances in 2024. Pato O’Ward emerged as the second fastest, closely followed by Colton Herta. Kyle Kirkwood and Scott McLaughlin completed the top five without major incidents on the challenging track. The 1.645-mile circuit received upgrades since its debut, such as repaved sections and new Armco barriers inside the turns. Despite improvements, some drivers still struggled, leading to red flags and a few car damages during Friday’s practice. The 27 car field will have another practice on Saturday before the qualifying rounds later in the day.
