P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lundqvist gains “great experience” as lone rookie in Thermal final
24-year-old Swedish native Lundqvist performed well in the 20-lap, $500,000 main event, finishing fourth after a solid second heat race. As the 2022 Indy NXT champion, Lundqvist out-raced other first-year drivers like Kyffin Simpson and Christian Rasmussen. During the main event, he engaged in intense battles with experienced drivers Herta, Newgarden, and Rossi. Lundqvist ultimately secured a commendable sixth-place finish, showcasing his skills as a rookie. He appreciated the unique format of the race and the valuable testing hours that helped him adapt to IndyCar racing. Lundqvist commended IndyCar for exploring new ideas and expressed gratitude for the learning experience the race provided him as a newcomer in the series.
