P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar returned to the Thermal Club on Saturday for a second full day test running on the private club course.
During a scheduled four-hour testing session, drivers could only use about three hours due to unexpected delays and incidents on the track. The first stoppage happened 15 minutes after the session began when parts of the track broke apart at Turn 5. The safety crew quickly repaired the track, allowing testing to resume after a 50-minute delay. Later, strong winds briefly delayed another test session, affecting visibility and driver performance. Despite the challenges, over 2,300 laps were completed, with Christian Lundgaard setting the fastest time of the weekend. Qualifying runs are set to further challenge drivers, with a $1 million prize up for grabs in the weekend’s races.
