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Last Saturday’s race at World Wide Technology Raceway opened a window into one of the more interesting processes developed by the NTT IndyCar Series since it converted to hybrid powertrains in June…
The NTT IndyCar Series introduced a new IndyCar Energy Recovery System in collaboration with Chevrolet and Honda, featuring strict rules on usage outlined in an operations manual. At the recent race at World Wide Technology Raceway, two drivers experienced ERS issues with different outcomes. Marcus Ericsson suffered an ERS malfunction on his Honda-powered car, resulting in an early retirement from the race. Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin managed to finish second despite ERS problems on his Chevrolet-powered car, which were addressed post-race without requiring repairs. Teams must adhere to guidelines and consider financial implications when handling ERS faults to avoid costly damages. These incidents shed light on the complexities of managing hybrid powertrains in IndyCar racing.
