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IndyCar – Newgarden fastest at Phoenix testing
Josef Newgarden set the benchmark time at the end of the first day of testing for theIndyCar at Phoenix Raceway. (Arizona). The new resident of Team Penske who replaces Juan Pablo Montoya completed the one-mile oval in 19”3511 to finish a hundredth ahead of Ed Carpenter (Ed Carpenter Racing).
“We started the day well, commented the American at the wheel of the No. 2. The car was really good from the start and we didn't have to do too much work. We have made good progress in our program and the beginnings have been made easier. »
During the night session, Marco Andretti (Andretti Autosport) was the fastest with a time of 19 seconds, ahead of Graham Rahal (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) by half a tenth. . Both drivers have Honda aero kits.
“It’s always encouraging to be at the forefront, declared the driver of the No. 27. It's still early, but it's a good start. We're always looking for first place, but we were only focused on car Today. »
Will Power (Team Penske) completed the top five of the day while Sébastien Bourdais (Dale Coyne Racing) achieved the 9th fastest time. The reigning champion simon pagenaud (Team Penske) placed 14th.
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