P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Both Colton Herta and Alex Palou admit they are slightly baffled by how Scott Dixon managed to produce a couple of 33- and 34-lap stints at a pace fast enough to win the 49th running of the Acura G…
“Colton Herta and Alex Palou were both amazed by Scott Dixon’s performance at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, where he executed long stints to secure his 57th victory. Dixon’s strategic pit stops on laps 17 and lean fuel management allowed him to fend off competitors in the final stint. Herta acknowledged the impressive strategy but was unable to catch up due to tire grip and Dixon’s use of the push-to-pass boost. Palou admitted he couldn’t replicate Dixon’s fuel-saving skills and opted for a more standard strategy. Despite speculation and humor about Dixon’s success, the drivers recognized the complexity and skill required to execute such a strategy in IndyCar racing.”
