P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar St. Petersburg: Felix Rosenqvist paces opening practice
“During Friday’s practice session, Felix Rosenqvist set the fastest lap time of 1m00.3390s using softer tires, securing the top position on the leaderboard, 0.4722s ahead of Pato O’Ward. The practice session in St. Petersburg was divided into two groups, with Rosenqvist’s performance standing out in the final segment. Marcus Armstrong finished third, followed by Will Power in fourth, and Rinus Veekay in fifth. The session saw three red flags, with incidents involving Kyffin Simpson, Pietro Fittipaldi, and Santino Ferrucci in Turn 10. Callum Ilott impressed by placing tenth in his substitute role for David Malukas. Overall, the session showcased competitive performances across the field, setting the stage for an exciting race weekend.”