P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The first day of Indianapolis 500 practice got underway Tuesday morning, kicking off four lengthy days of scheduled practice time leading up to qualifying on Saturday and Sunday. Although the green flag was waved for practice just after the 9:00 AM, the yellow was displayed after less than half an hour due to mist in […]
Practice for the day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway started at 9:00 AM with the green flag, but shortly after, mist rolled in, causing a yellow flag to be waved. The mist soon turned into rain, forcing IndyCar to cancel the rest of the day’s activities, including the scheduled lunch break. During the limited 23 minutes of green flag time, 29 drivers managed to complete 219 laps, while five drivers didn’t even get to complete an installation lap. Scott Dixon posted the fastest time, followed by Marco Andretti and Takuma Sato. Unfortunately, the top times didn’t necessarily reflect outright speed but more so who was prepared from the start. The abbreviated day was significant for all teams, especially since previous open test days were also affected by rain. Although Wednesday’s forecast is slightly better, there’s still a 50% chance of light rain. The track crew’s efficiency in drying the track between showers will shape how much practice can take place, with the second day’s practice set to run from noon to 6:00 PM if the weather cooperates.
