Indianapolis Motor Speedway is reverting to its original purpose — a test track for new automobile technology. Four drivers spent the first of two test sessions driving IndyCar's new hybrid on the historic 2.5-mile oval. A final day of testing is scheduled for Friday. The cars make their debut next season.
FILE - Alex Palou sits in his pit box during a practice session for the IndyCar Indianapolis GP auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Indianapolis. McLaren Racing is suing IndyCar champion Alex Palou for at least $23 million in damages — $400,000 of which is a salary advance paid to the Spaniard — over Palou’s decision not to honor the contract he signed to join the team at the end of last month.
While the new parts fit between the engine and gearbox of these rear-powered cars, the hybrid concept acts similarly to the push-to-pass component IndyCar drivers have been using previously.at Sebring and understands it as well as anyone who has been in the four cars that have tested now at five different venues. But he, like everyone else, is still trying to figure out how to make the car function best.
That’s not all. Series officials are still debating new guidelines that would apply to technology never before used in the series. Drivers even seem unclear on whether the systems could be deployed on road and street courses, where there are many more turns and braking areas. There are other questions, too, such as reliability — especially under the long and usually hot race-day conditions for Indianapolis’ fastest race. IndyCar President Jay Frye said engineers from Chevrolet and Honda, the series’ two engine manufacturers, have been collaborating on what he expects will be a spec part on the cars.
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