IndyCar-C1: Carlos Munoz signs his first success in Detroit

Carlos Munoz took his first victory by taking advantage of a good strategy implemented during Race 1 in Detroit which was disrupted by rain.

Published on 31/05/2015 à 09:12

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IndyCar-C1: Carlos Munoz signs his first success in Detroit

Carlos Munoz won the first victory of his career in IndyCar benefiting from the interruption of Race 1 contested on the Belle Isle street circuit in Detroit (Michigan) caused by the arrival of a heavy downpour. The Colombian extended his stint before entering the pits at the appropriate time. “I wanted to win by competing in the entire race, but it’s the race”, commented the winner.

Andretti Autosport signs its first double of the season with Marco Andretti. simon pagenaud gets his first podium with Team Penske. “We didn’t know when the rain was going to come”, explains Poitevin. “We stayed on track a little longer and I came into the pits at the right time to move up to 3rd position. »

By securing 4th place in front Scott Dixon (Ganassi Racing), Will Power (Team Penske) returns to 11 points behind his teammate Juan Pablo Montoya who finished in 10th place. Sébastien Bourdais (KVSH Racing) finished 14th while Tristan Vautier (Dale Coyne Racing) finished in 17th position.

Video summary of Race 1

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