IndyCar: AR1 Winners and Losers from GP St. Petersburg

Here is our list of winners and losers from Sunday’s GP of St. Petersburg

Winners Comment
The GP itself A record crowd of over 200,000 for the 3 days. Perfect Chamber of Commerce weather.
Scott McLaughlin Pole and Race winner, need we say more
Alex Palou Pressured McLaughlin right to the end
Will Power Outside pole, Podium Result. He still has it
The Chevy Engine Much better driveability than previous years
Matthew Brabham Won Indy Lights race on series return
Colton Herta Scored some good points, but could have done better
Romain Grosjean A 5th place finish in his first outing for Andretti
Kyle Kirkwood Fastest rookie in the field in an AJ Foyt car nonetheless
NBC The NBC broadcast crew did a good job, although ‘The Shill’ needs to tone it down a bit
Formula 1 The Andretti F1 team rumors were the biggest buzz hanging over the event
Losers Comment
Alexander Rossi Poor form continues. Teammate Colton Herta has had his number from day 1. New teammate also beats him first race out.
Josef Newgarden Pit strategy worked against him
Jimmie Johnson More spins than we can count.  Back of grid in qualifying. Time to retire and start a race team
Pato O’Ward Predicted championship contender out of it all weekend
Arrow McLaren SP Team appears to have lost their way
IndyCar Officiating Fast drivers complained that not enough blue flags were waved at the wankers

 

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