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The opening lap of the XPEL Grand Prix of Road America was a big mess to start as three cautions were required in the first seven laps, but once the 55-lapper in Wisconsin settled into a groove, a …
The XPEL Grand Prix of Road America started with three cautions in the first seven laps, creating chaos, but Team Penske emerged triumphant with a 1-2-3 finish led by Will Power after Chip Ganassi Racing faltered. Power’s victory propelled him to the lead in the drivers’ championship and tied him for fourth on the all-time wins list with 42 alongside Michael Andretti. The strategic last round of pit stops was crucial, as Power managed to use the overcut to jump ahead of his teammate Newgarden and secure the lead. Ganassi’s Alex Palou finished fourth, while Kyle Kirkwood and Colton Herta took fifth and sixth, respectively.
Though Team Penske dominated, Romain Grosjean showcased an impressive drive to claim seventh, lifting the spirits of his team. Graham Rahal also demonstrated resilience by climbing from 24th to 10th after an early setback. Polesitter Linus Lundqvist, who was hit by his teammate at the start, managed to salvage a 12th-place finish after starting from the back of the field. The first lap saw several incidents, including Lundqvist and Herta getting hit, and Rahal spinning into the gravel trap at Turn 1, highlighting the race’s eventful start.
