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Felix Rosenqvist earned Meyer Shank Racing’s first IndyCar pole position and held onto it for the entirety of the first heat race and captured the team’s first win, albeit in a non-points heat race…
Felix Rosenqvist made history by securing Meyer Shank Racing’s first-ever IndyCar pole position and then went on to clinch their maiden victory in a non-points heat race, skillfully fending off Scott McLaughlin from Team Penske with his No. 60 Honda. Following the heat race transfer, Rosenqvist, McLaughlin, Josef Newgarden of Penske, Christian Lundgaard from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Agustin Canapino of Juncos Hollinger Racing, and Colton Herta from Andretti Global advanced to the $1 Million Challenge finale. The intense competition saw early drama as Scott Dixon inadvertently spun Romain Grosjean at Turn 1, triggering a chain reaction that ultimately led to a penalty for Dixon and eliminated both Grosjean and Rinus VeeKay. Despite challenges, the race continued with finesse, culminating in an exciting conclusion where Alex Palou emerged victorious in the second heat, leading a talented group of drivers battling for the final transfer spots. Pietro Fittipaldi and Alexander Rossi showcased remarkable performances, securing their spots in the highly anticipated run for the money scheduled to kick off at 10:59am PT.
