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Sato on pole in Texas, Bourdais and Pagenaud in the top 5
Despite his 42 years, Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) remains at the forefront of the fight. The Japanese took his second pole position of the 2019 season.IndyCar, Friday at Texas Motor Speedway.
“It’s like a dream to be on pole, welcomes the winner of the 500 Indianapolis 2017. It is one of the most famous tracks on the calendar, with strong banking and very fast turns. »
The last winner in Texas, Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi), will start from second place. The great performance of the day came from Sébastien Bourdais (Dale Coyne Racing); the Frenchman will start third. “I’m happy for the guys on the team, they did a solid job. »
Recent Indy 500 winner, simon pagenaud (Penske), is not far away because Poitevin achieved the fifth best time. “It’s a lot of fun to drive on this oval. It’s pure racing! I learned to appreciate this circuit and I think that’s the key. The balance of the car evolves a lot through the runs and it’s physical driving. All that I love ! »
The start of the Texas 600 is scheduled for 1:30 a.m. Sunday June 9 French time.
IndyCar Texas 2019 – Qualifying Results:
Medhi Casaurang
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