Newgarden claims commanding win in IndyCar season-opener | IndyCar
Josef Newgarden controlled proceedings from start to finish in the IndyCar season-opener at St Petersburg.
Josef Newgarden controlled proceedings from start to finish in the IndyCar season-opener at St Petersburg.
Newgarden started from the pole, using the harder primary tires versus the softer alternates of fellow front row starter Felix Rosenqvist (Meyer Shank Racing), and led the field to the first green flag of the season.Newgarden held his top spot through a frantic Turn 1 from Rosenqvist, as Colton Herta (Andretti Global, starting on alternates)…
Sprint winner Jorge Martin got the holeshot from pole position on his Pramac Ducati, but Bagnaia got an even better launch from fifth on the grid to slot into second position.Eager not to allow Martin to run away at the front, Bagnaia wasted little time in making a move on his 2023 title rival, throwing…
Bearman was called upon just a few hours before FP3 on Friday after it became clear that regular driver Carlos Sainz had appendicitis.Having qualified 11th, the young Brit had a problem-free maiden start and pitstop, and he didn’t put a foot wrong despite Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton threatening him on soft tyres in the closing laps. He…
Max Verstappen said he hopes the Red Bull team remain united following a weekend of speculation over Helmut Marko’s future.
Max Verstappen said he hopes the Red Bull team remain united following a weekend of speculation over Helmut Marko’s future.
Max Verstappen said he hopes the Red Bull team remain united following a weekend of speculation over Helmut Marko’s future.
Siegel led from pole, going wheel to wheel with Jacob Abel at Turn 1, but the Californian HMD Motorsports driver just held on to his advantage.Leading rookie Myles Rowe (HMD with Force Indy) ran third on the opening lap from Louis Foster, Michael d’Orlando, Reece Gold, Caio Collet and Bryce Aron.Gold was given a three-place…
Magnussen was handed a 10-second penalty in the early laps after contact with Alex Albon, effectively ruining his own race.However Haas was then able to use him to slow down rivals while team-mate Nico Hulkenberg – one of only four drivers who didn’t stop under the safety car – opened up a pitstop window that…
Aprilia overhauled its V4-powered RS-GP over the winter, with its new aerodynamic concept turning heads when it was seen for the first time at the Sepang test last month.The updated bike appears to be a clear step forward over 2023, with Espargaro enjoying a strong run to third in the half-distance race in Qatar on…