INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colton Herta and Andretti Global showed Monday that the Honda teams at the Indianapolis 500 just might have something for the mighty Chevrolet cars from Team Penske and Arrow McLaren when the green flag drops next weekend.
Herta spent about half of the penultimate 2-hour practice for Sunday’s race at the top of the speed chart, ultimately finishing with the second-quickest lap behind Penske’s defending race winner, Josef Newgarden. In fact, Herta was so pleased with how his car felt that he began practicing pit stops and ended the session early, rather than logging any more laps.
“I definitely felt very good. I felt very confident in the car and what I was able to do,” said Herta, who will start from the inside of fifth row on Sunday. “The car just felt solid. It was right underneath me. I was happy.”
So was the Andretti contingent, which landed only Kyle Kirkwood among the fast 12 in qualifying. He will roll off in the middle of the fourth row, while Marco Andretti will start 19th and Marcus Ericsson will be in the middle of the last row.
Australia, New Zealand send planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after return to New York City jails
Patriots spent NFL draft focused on offense, adding QB and support around him
Demi Lovato chops her hair and goes for a lighter brunette color as she shows off her fresh chin
'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
Jets trade defensive lineman John Franklin
Yellowstone star Ian Bohen says show will have 'best series finale in history'
Mets put reliever Drew Smith on 15
The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers
US overdose deaths dropped in 2023, the first time since 2018
Nico Williams racially abused by fans as his Athletic loses at Atletico in fight for CL spot