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The NTT IndyCar Series asked Andretti Global and Arrow McLaren to provide insights on aerodynamic changes, engine power output, and a range of different tires from Firestone on Tuesday at Iowa Spee…
The NTT IndyCar Series consulted Andretti Global and Arrow McLaren on aerodynamic changes, engine power, and tire options from Firestone at Iowa Speedway on Tuesday. Colton Herta and Pato O’Ward of Andretti and McLaren, respectively, made progress in enhancing the quality of racing following last season’s setbacks in the Hy-Vee IndyCar Doubleheader Weekend. The track’s repaving prompted challenges with the high-grip surface, heavier hybrid cars, and harder tires on the 0.875-mile oval layout. Despite Tuesday’s cold temperatures impacting testing accuracy, both drivers lauded the insights gained on downforce packages and tire performance for optimizing race competitiveness. While Herta focused on a higher-downforce setup for potential group racing benefits, O’Ward favored tires that degraded aggressively as a throwback to livelier past races at Iowa Speedway. Both drivers expressed optimism for future improvements based on the learnings from the testing session.
