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Will Power Leads Weather-Shortened Indy 500 Practice for Team Penske

Rain and lightning disrupted the opening session, with Power and Newgarden setting the fastest laps ahead of Wednesday's extended practice.

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Overview

  • Will Power posted the fastest lap of 227.026 mph, followed by Josef Newgarden at 226.971 mph, during Tuesday's abbreviated session for Team Penske.
  • The practice was delayed by morning rain and ended 30 minutes early due to a lightning strike, limiting the session to about three hours.
  • Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, and Scott McLaughlin rounded out the top five, showcasing strong performances from Chip Ganassi Racing and Penske drivers.
  • A total of 34 cars completed 1,549 laps; Kyffin Simpson ran the most laps with 84, while Robert Shwartzman completed just six.
  • Wednesday's six-hour practice session is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. ET, with coverage on FS2 and FS1.