IndyCar St Petersburg 2025: Key Stats and Race Numbers from Season Opener
The 2025 IndyCar Series opener at St. Petersburg delivered impressive statistics and notable performances. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the key numbers:
Race Winner: Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda) claimed victory in the 100-lap event.
Race cars competing on speedway
Key Statistics:
- Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin (59.4624s)
- Race Duration: 1h51m08s
- Average Speed: 97.173mph
- Lead Changes: 10 among 7 drivers
- Cautions: 1 (6 laps total)
- Most Laps Led: Scott McLaughlin (40 laps)
Notable Performances:
- Fastest Race Lap: Josef Newgarden (1m01.6900s)
- Biggest Mover: Pato O'Ward (gained 12 positions, 23rd to 11th)
- Most Passes: Christian Rasmussen (8)
- Fastest Pit Lane Time: Pato O'Ward (33.3659s)
Lead Changes Timeline:
- McLaughlin (Lap 1)
- Armstrong (Lap 32)
- Herta (Lap 35)
- Newgarden (Lap 36)
- Dixon (Lap 38)
- McLaughlin (Lap 39)
- Lundgaard (Lap 46)
- Dixon (Lap 69)
- McLaughlin (Lap 73)
- Palou (Lap 75 to finish)
Championship Standings:
- Leader: Alex Palou (51 points)
The race featured 75 total passes with 53 for position, demonstrating strong competitive action throughout the field.
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