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The good thing for Will Power is he’s starting the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on the second row and has teammate Josef Newgarden directly in front of him on the first row. The bad news for P…
At the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, Will Power is in a good position starting from the second row with his teammate Josef Newgarden ahead on the first row. However, Power faces a tough challenge as he needs to win in Nashville to surpass championship leader Alex Palou. The competition includes drivers like Kyle Kirkwood, Josef Newgarden, and Felix Rosenqvist who are not in contention for the title and are solely focused on winning the final race. Power will have to navigate through a hungry group of drivers, some of whom have yet to score a victory in 2024, during the 206-lap contest. Despite the challenges, Power can rely on support from Newgarden, who is willing to help if needed without disrupting his own race. The Penske team’s priority is to secure the championship, with Scott McLaughlin also in contention, but their approach is to maintain a normal race strategy rather than orchestrating complex plans. McLaughlin’s mathematical chances depend on Palou’s race start, and both he and Newgarden are committed to doing whatever is necessary to assist Power in his championship bid.
