Monday, March 6, 2023

NTT IndyCar Series 2023 - Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

The NTT IndyCar Series returns for its 2023 season and the new season kicks off in the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, for the Firestone Grand Prix. Who will draw first blood this season? Let's find out.

As the green flag waved, the first race of the new IndyCar season is on with a horrifying crash in the opening lap triggered a red flag with Jack Harvey badly involved and Malukas David got penalized for avoidable contact following the incident. 

As the race resumed, Scott McLaughlin and Romain Grosjean got into contact while Conor Daly's incident triggered a full course of caution as well as Colton Herta. Will Power got penalized for avoidable contact following the incident with Herta.

Screengrab from IndyCar

After a thrilling start to the season, Marcus Ericsson wins the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg while Pato O'Ward finished 2nd and Scott Dixon finished 3rd.

The next race is at Texas Motor Speedway for the PPG 375 this April 2nd.

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