Pato O'Ward Leads IndyCar Testing at Sebring with Fastest Morning Lap
Pato O'Ward set the pace in the opening morning session of IndyCar testing at Sebring International Raceway, leading a field of 14 drivers with a fastest lap of 52.347s around the short course.
Despite a delayed start due to technical issues with the medical trailer, testing began at 9:35am under warm, clear conditions. Reigning champion Alex Palou, who tested the new larger Cosworth steering wheel, finished second with a time of 52.495s, followed by Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard in third (52.663s).
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Meyer Shank Racing made a last-minute adjustment when Felix Rosenqvist fell ill, with teammate Marcus Armstrong taking over both cars - handling his own No. 66 Honda in the morning and Rosenqvist's No. 60 car in the afternoon session.
Morning Session Results:
- Pato O'Ward - 52.347s
- Alex Palou - +0.148s
- Christian Lundgaard - +0.316s
- Sting Ray Robb - +0.429s
- Marcus Armstrong - +0.457s
- Kyle Kirkwood - +0.503s
- David Malukas - +0.547s
- Scott McLaughlin - +0.574s
- Louis Foster - +0.625s
- Christian Rasmussen - +0.657s
- Marcus Ericsson - +0.672s
- Graham Rahal - +0.754s
- Rinus VeeKay - +0.854s
- Robert Shwartzman - +1.048s
Testing continues with the afternoon group from 2:05-6:05pm, with groups switching sessions on Tuesday.
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