Marcus Armstrong Leads Sebring IndyCar Test After Stepping In for Ill Teammate

Marcus Armstrong Leads Sebring IndyCar Test After Stepping In for Ill Teammate

By Michael Anderson

February 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM

Meyer Shank Racing's Marcus Armstrong dominated the Monday afternoon session at Sebring IndyCar test, setting the fastest time while substituting for an unwell Felix Rosenqvist in the No. 60 Honda. Armstrong clocked a 52.3675s lap in the final moments of the session.

Marcus Armstrong in Meyer Shank uniform

Marcus Armstrong in Meyer Shank uniform

Juncos Hollinger Racing's Conor Daly secured second place with a time of 52.5931s, followed by Team Penske's Will Power in third at 52.8032s. The session saw multiple lead changes in the final 20 minutes under clear, warm conditions.

Armstrong, who had already participated in the morning session with his regular No. 66 Honda, stepped in for Rosenqvist and made the most of limited running. "We didn't do a lot of laps in the 60 car, but I'm happy to sub for Felix," Armstrong explained. "We limited our tire running to save some for him. We ran at the very end and did a decent lap."

The session was marked by a setback for Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon, whose engine failed after just two laps, forcing his crew to perform an engine change.

The test continues Tuesday, with the afternoon group taking the morning slot, while Monday's morning group will conclude the two-day test in the afternoon session.

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