P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Saturday is the first day of qualifying for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, and at least two drivers will be turning fast laps with their backup cars. Nolan Siegel is one who will be running in a backup Dallara chassis, with his primary Dale Coyne Racing car being damaged in his dramatic crash […]
Nolan Siegel will be racing in a backup Dallara chassis after his primary car was damaged in a crash at Turn 2 on Friday afternoon, leading to an upside-down slide down the track. Despite the relatively tame impacts, the flip resulted in enough damage to warrant the switch. Siegel will drive the team’s road course car with a Honda engine for the upcoming races. Marcus Ericsson will also use a backup chassis following his crash, allowing his team to fine-tune the setup before qualifying. Other drivers, like Linus Lundqvist, faced crashes but avoided major damage to their primary cars. Kyle Larson and Alex Palou had engine swaps during practice, impacting their track time but not causing significant issues. All teams will meticulously check their work before the crucial qualifying rounds on Saturday.
