Power leads Andretti 1-2 in opening Mid-Ohio IndyCar practice
Will Power and Andretti Global drivers dominate the early sessions of the Mid-Ohio IndyCar weekend.
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Will Power led an Andretti 1-2 finish during the opening practice session for the IndyCar event at Mid-Ohio. Other drivers, including Palou and Kirkwood, also delivered impressive performances during the initial day of activity.
Coverage from RACER, INDYCAR.com, and Speed Sport emphasizes the strong start for Andretti Global drivers in high temperatures. Separately, the Honda Newsroom reported that American Honda set multiple records for sales in June, Q2, and the first half of the year.
Attention now turns to the full weekend schedule, including start times and television broadcasts, as detailed by Motorsport.com.
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Quick answers
Who led the first practice session at Mid-Ohio?
Will Power led the session, with Andretti Global drivers securing a 1-2 finish.
Which other drivers performed well on Day 1?
According to Speed Sport, Palou and Kirkwood also impressed.
What other news did American Honda report?
The company announced multiple records for sales during June, the second quarter, and the first half of the year.
Coverage (13)
- Mid-Ohio Friday conversations: beating the heat, silly season and the title fight DIVEBOMB Motorsport · 1d ago
- Lundgaard, O'Ward Top Second Practice at Mid-Ohio INDYCAR.com · 1d ago
- Mid-Ohio Autosport · 1d ago
- The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid continues its Fourth of July traditions this weekend Speedway Digest · 1d ago
- NEWS: Brigadier General Darren Hamilton named Grand Marshal for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid Mid Ohio Sports Car Course · 1d ago
- Mid-Ohio Motorsport.com · 1d ago
- How to Watch 2026 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio: Start Time, Date, TV Channel, Streaming, Schedule FOX Sports · 1d ago
- NEWS: Brigadier General Darren Hamilton named Grand Marshal for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid Mid Ohio Sports Car Course · 1d ago
- How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Mid-Ohio: Weekend schedule, start time, TV Motorsport.com · 1d ago
- Palou, Power Kirkwood Impress In Hot Ohio speed sport · 1d ago
- American Honda Sets Multiple Records with Strong June, Q2 and First Half Sales Honda Newsroom · 1d ago
- Andretti Global Drivers Turn Up the Heat on Day 1 at Mid-Ohio INDYCAR.com · 1d ago
- Power leads Andretti 1-2 in opening Mid-Ohio IndyCar practice RACER - Racing News · 1d ago
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