P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Scott Dixon pulled off a fuel-saving miracle – with a little help from Colton Herta running into Josef Newgarden – to win the Long Beach IndyCar race
Scott Dixon emerged victorious at Long Beach with another remarkable fuel-saving performance, while Josef Newgarden’s championship pursuit was thwarted by a collision with Colton Herta. Theo Pourchaire shined in 11th place in his debut in the Formula 2 series. Will Power executed a beautiful move at the start, overtaking Felix Rosenqvist to claim the lead at Turn 1. The race saw intense competition as Power and Dixon battled for the lead, with Power building a significant advantage until a caution disrupted the race on lap 15. Despite varying strategies, Dixon and Newgarden led the charge towards the end, with Newgarden showcasing impressive pace before a dramatic incident involving Herta shuffled the leaderboard. Newgarden and Herta’s on-track clash added a touch of controversy to the event, ultimately influencing the outcome of the race at Long Beach.
