In a thrilling race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward emerged victorious in the first race of the IndyCar hybrid era. The 25-year-old Mexican driver fended off a hard-charging Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing to claim his second win of the 2023 season, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the championship battle.
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In a display of his prowess in the new hybrid-powered era of IndyCar racing, Alex Palou secured pole position at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, edging out Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward by a mere 0.0024 seconds. Palou’s ability to adapt to the hybrid powertrain was on full display, as he overcame a minor issue in practice to secure the top spot on the grid.
In the first practice session of the 2023 IndyCar season’s hybrid era, reigning champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing set the pace at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, edging out Alexander Rossi and Marcus Armstrong. The new hybrid powertrains proved reliable even in wet conditions, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying and race this weekend.