Scott McLaughlin delivered a standout performance at the latest GT Championship round, securing a third-place finish at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course through a well-executed strategy. The New Zealander’s adaptability to the series’ new hybrid integration also proved crucial, as he learned valuable lessons en route to his second podium in the last three races.
Browsing: Mid-Ohio
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Alex Palou’s dominant performance at the Mid-Ohio IndyCar race was derailed by a late pit stop blunder that cost him the victory. The Spaniard had led for most of the race, but a slow stop allowed rival Patricio O’Ward to capitalize and claim the checkered flag.
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.
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.