Will Power leads Sebring test as Penske tops IndyCar session
Will Power led a Team Penske 1-2 finish in the final NTT IndyCar Series Group Test at Sebring International Raceway, setting the pace with a lap of 52.2549s in the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet. Teammate Josef Newgarden finished second at 52.3191s in his No. 2 PPG Chevrolet.
The two-day test, which saw all 27 full-time drivers participate, served as the final preparation before the season opener at St. Petersburg on March 2. Both Power and Newgarden's fastest laps came during the cooler morning session, where seven of the top 10 times were set on the 1.67-mile "short course."
IndyCar testing session at Sebring
Notable performances included:
- Pato O'Ward (Arrow McLaren) - 3rd overall with Monday's time of 52.3470s
- Marcus Armstrong (Meyer Shank Racing) - 4th overall at 52.3675s
- Colton Herta (Andretti Global) - 5th overall at 52.3818s
The entire 27-car field was separated by less than eight-tenths of a second over the two days. PREMA Racing showed promise in their first Group Test, with Callum Ilott finishing 8th overall at 52.4998s.
Scott Dixon faced challenges during testing, finishing 13th overall after mechanical issues on Monday and a minor crash in Turn 6 during Tuesday's morning session. The six-time champion was unhurt and returned to testing after the incident.
IndyCar test timing results board
"After a couple days back in the car, you feel right at home," Power said. "It's never the same, so you've got to be on your toes, super-tight field."
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