Josef Newgarden set the pace in opening practice for the Alabama GP, topping the charts with a lap time of 1m06.7045s, followed closely by Pato O’Ward and Will Power, making it a 1-2-3 for Chevy-powered cars.

By the Numbers
  • Newgarden's fastest lap time: 1m06.7045s
  • Gap between Newgarden and O’Ward: 0.083s
  • Gap between Newgarden and Power: 0.0869s
  • Top 20 IndyCars within 1 second of Newgarden
Yes, But

No significant counterarguments or complexities were reported.

State of Play
  • Newgarden leads the practice session with a strong performance
  • Chevy-powered cars dominate the top positions
  • Drivers face challenges on the undulating circuit
What's Next

Teams will likely fine-tune their strategies based on practice results for the upcoming race.

Bottom Line

Newgarden impresses with a quick lap to lead the pack, setting the stage for an exciting race day as teams prepare for competition based on practice insights.