P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Felix Rosenqvist is known as a street course specialist, and St. Peterburg has always been among his favorites, which made for a happy debut with Meyer Shank Racing as the Swede placed the No. 60 H…
Felix Rosenqvist showcased his street course expertise during the St. Petersburg race, impressing as he debuted with Meyer Shank Racing by placing the No. 60 Honda at the top of the timesheets for the 27-car field. With a time of 1m.3390s, he outpaced former teammate Pato O’Ward and other contenders by a significant margin. Rosenqvist expressed satisfaction with his transition to Meyer Shank Racing, noting the smooth adaptation both with the team and the car. The practice session saw red flags disrupting the rhythm of some drivers, affecting their ability to post fast laps or utilize the faster alternate tires for qualifying simulations. Some drivers, like Romain Grosjean and Callum Ilott, performed well, while others, including Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal, found themselves further down the rankings than usual. The list of surprising results also included underperformances from top teams and drivers, adding an element of unpredictability to the upcoming race weekend in St. Petersburg.
