P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Will Power would’ve known as he felt his seatbelts come loose 12 laps into the Nashville season finale that his title hopes were over. But it wasn’t until later on that he had the sobering thought of what could’ve happened
After experiencing his lap seatbelts coming loose early in the Nashville season finale, Will Power realized his IndyCar title hopes were dashed. The issue recurred during the race, leading to the sobering thought that a crash could have resulted in him being thrown out of the car. Power described the failure as unexpected, forcing him to pit and losing precious race time. Despite making it to the end of the race, he finished 24th, eight laps behind. The belt malfunction ultimately cost Power his chance at the championship, leaving him tied for most wins but falling to fourth in the final standings. Power’s season was marked by setbacks, including crucial errors and missed opportunities, reflecting on what could have been a different outcome.
