P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The NTT IndyCar Series took to the rollercoaster Barber track on Saturday morning for the second practice session of the
The weather was pleasant all weekend with some clouds and a light breeze, setting up ideal conditions for Rinus VeeKay to claim the top spot in the morning session. VeeKay clocked in at 1:06.5463, showing strong performance and setting the pace for Ed Carpenter Racing. Romain Grosjean followed closely behind VeeKay, with Scott McLaughlin rounding out the top three in another strong showing for Chevy powered cars. Despite some drivers having mishaps, like Kyffin Simpson skidding through the grass, most cars emerged unscathed. However, Pietro Fittipaldi and Felix Rosenqvist faced more serious issues, like a strange steering failure and an engine problem, respectively, which may affect their performance in qualifying later today. Teams are now pressed for time as knockout qualifying is set to start at 2:30 PM central time.
