Overview

• IndyCar's open test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was disrupted by crashes involving Kyle Larson and Takuma Sato during high-boost qualifying simulations.
• Larson's No. 17 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet hit the Turn 1 SAFER Barrier after understeering, breaking the right front suspension; he was uninjured but sidelined for the remainder of testing.
• Sato, driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, spun and struck the wall shortly after Larson's crash; he was also uninjured and cleared by medical staff.
• Testing sessions were extended to compensate for delays caused by crashes and an earlier software connectivity failure that disrupted timing and communications.
• The open test marks a critical preparation phase for the Indianapolis 500, with teams refining hybrid power units and adapting to increased horsepower for qualifying runs.