P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The NTT IndyCar Series took to the streets of St. Petersburg on Saturday afternoon, setting the fastest laps possible in their bid to qualify at the head of the field. When the dust settled from three rounds of action it was Scott McLaughlin that surfed his way to pole with a quick lap of 59.4624 […]
After three rounds of intense competition, Scott McLaughlin claimed pole position with a lap time of 59.4624 seconds, showcasing his mastery of the 1.8-mile street course in Florida. McLaughlin, hailing from New Zealand, secured his first pole and victory on this track in 2022 and aims to repeat his success on Sunday’s race. Colton Herta will start alongside McLaughlin, falling short by a mere 0.177 seconds in qualifying. Meyer Shank Racing showed strength with both drivers, Felix Rosenqvist and Marcus Armstrong, securing top grid positions, despite Armstrong’s near miss with the wall. Christian Lundgaard and Scott Dixon rounded out the top six qualifying spots, with seasoned drivers Alex Palou and Josef Newgarden facing disappointment further down the grid. Young rookie Louis Foster impressed by claiming the 16th starting spot, while the dynamic and challenging St. Petersburg street course, coupled with new tire compounds and hybrid boost system, proved to be a tough test for the drivers. The stage is set for an exciting 100-lap race on Sunday, broadcast live on FOX at 12:30 PM Eastern time, promising thrilling on-track action.
