P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The NTT IndyCar Series returned to action Friday afternoon, completing the first practice session of the 2026 season. The streets of St. Petersburg hosted 25 drivers as they tested out their setups for the weekend. Rain threated to make the session more interesting than any bargained for, but in the end the showers stayed a […]
The NTT IndyCar Series kicked off its 2026 season with the first practice session in St. Petersburg on Friday afternoon, where 25 drivers tested their setups.
Despite the threat of rain, the skies held up, making for an exciting session.
Scott McLaughlin, last year’s polesitter, set the pace with a quick lap time of 1:10.1020.
Felix Rosenqvist followed closely behind, showing strong performance early in the season.
Honda performed well with four drivers in the top five, though all struggled with oversteer on the challenging street circuit.
Veteran Scott Dixon had a rough day, crashing into the barriers and damaging his car. Luckily, he was unharmed.
The day concluded with Mick Schumacher impressing in his first official session, setting the stage for more action in the coming days.
