P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Josef Newgarden pulled off a seismic overtake on Pato O’Ward for the win of the Indianapolis 500.
“Josef Newgarden, the winner of the Indianapolis 500 race, commended Pato O’Ward for their clean battle for the lead towards the end of the race, ultimately securing his second win in two years. O’Ward briefly overtook Newgarden on the final lap, but Newgarden swiftly reclaimed the lead to clinch the victory, marking the first back-to-back win since 2002. Newgarden expressed his confidence in winning the race again and praised O’Ward for being a skilled and fair competitor, highlighting the importance of teamwork in achieving success. Despite facing challenges earlier in the season, including a disqualification at the St Petersburg race, Newgarden credited his team for their exceptional performance and acknowledged the contributions of his suspended colleagues, emphasizing their role in his victory.”
