Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
yesterday

Alex Palou Secures Pole for Sonsio Grand Prix as RLL Impresses in Qualifying

The championship leader dominated qualifying with a 0.4-second lead, while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing locked in three of the top five starting positions.

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Alex Palou claimed pole position for the Sonsio Grand Prix with a commanding 1m09.3417s lap, solidifying his dominance in the championship race.
  • Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers Graham Rahal, Louis Foster, and Devlin DeFrancesco excelled, securing second, third, and fifth positions on the grid respectively.
  • Palou's strategic use of only one set of alternate tires in Q2 gave him an edge in the final qualifying session.
  • IndyCar’s new nine-set tire allocation and mandatory double-use of alternates significantly influenced team strategies throughout the weekend.
  • Practice sessions were marked by cool weather, high winds, and red flags for incidents involving Rinus VeeKay and Marcus Armstrong, adding challenges to race preparations.