Felix Rosenqvist Secures Pole Position at Long Beach Grand Prix
Felix Rosenqvist Takes Long Beach Pole in Tight Qualifying
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Felix Rosenqvist, driving for Meyer Shank Racing, clinched the pole position for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with a time of 1:07.4635. He narrowly edged out Pato O’Ward, marking his second pole at this event in three years. The race is set to begin at 2:57 p.m. PT on Sunday.
- 01Felix Rosenqvist achieved pole position with a time of 1:07.4635.
- 02Pato O’Ward qualified second, just 0.0441 seconds behind Rosenqvist.
- 03This marks Rosenqvist's second pole at Long Beach in three years.
- 04The race will cover 90 laps over a distance of 177.12 miles.
- 05Rosenqvist aims to convert his pole position into a victory after struggling to do so in the past.
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Felix Rosenqvist (NTT IndyCar Series driver) secured the pole position for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with a time of 1 minute, 7.4635 seconds, averaging 105.017 mph on the 1.968-mile street circuit. This achievement comes after a successful day for Meyer Shank Racing, which also saw an IMSA victory earlier. Rosenqvist's closest competitor, Pato O’Ward, qualified second with a time of 1:07.506, marking a competitive qualifying session. Both drivers expressed excitement about their performances, with Rosenqvist hoping to convert his pole position into a win, a challenge he has faced in previous races despite having multiple poles. The race is scheduled to start at 2:57 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on FOX, with coverage beginning at 2:30 p.m. PT. Rosenqvist is determined to improve his race pace and make the most of this opportunity on a track he knows well.
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The results of the race could influence the standings in the NTT IndyCar Series and affect local fans and businesses in Long Beach.
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