P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pato O’Ward took the honors in Friday evening’s final practice session ahead of tomorrow’s NTT IndyCar Series race at WWTR. O’Ward covered the 1.25 miles at a 174.708mph average in the No. 5 Arrow …
Pato O’Ward topped the final practice session before the NTT IndyCar Series race at WWTR, with an impressive 174.708mph average in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Marcus Ericsson from Andretti Global followed closely behind in second place at 174.191mph in the No. 28 Honda. Colton Herta of Andretti bounced back to secure the third spot after a qualifying crash, clocking in at 173.698mph in the repaired No. 26. Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden and Andretti’s Kyle Kirkwood completed the top five in fourth and fifth place, respectively. The session focused on utilizing the high line and adapting to changing evening conditions for the race. Despite some setbacks, like Nolan Siegel’s tire failure and Conor Daly’s brush with the wall, the teams made valuable progress during the practice. Dale Coyne Racing showed resilience, with Jack Harvey finishing 22nd fastest and Katherine Legge recovering to 25th after challenging qualifying sessions. The stage is set for an exciting race starting on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. ET.
