Àlex Palou, head of IndyCarthe top American single-seater category, will this Sunday night defend the crown achieved last year and look to make more history in what will be his third IndyCar title after wins in 2021 and 2022. But to achieve this, it will be more difficult now after the penalty that fell on him for the last and decisive event of the North American competition.
In the oval of Nashville Superspeedwaythe Catalan is having a chance against one of the icons of IndyCarthe 43-year-old veteran, Will Powerchampion of IndyCar in 2014 and 2022 and category runner-up on up to 4 occasions. It was enough for Alex to finish in ninth position, regardless of what his rival did, to take the crown. However, in Sunday’s race he could start swimming against the tide, from 10th place on the grid or worse due to a penalty.
SA Alex He received a 9-place grid penalty this Sunday as he had to change engines and install his sixth engine of the year (only four were allowed in the year before the penalty). The pilot himself Sant Antoni de Vilamajor He confirmed his engine change before the race, before the media, admitting that what seemed like an affordable title could become complicated.
The classification, key: Power wants pole
This Saturday evening (8:15 pm) the final race classification will be held in Nashville, which will organize the starting grid for this Sunday’s race (9:30 pm). So, if Palou takes pole, he will start 10th, but his starting position could be worse. In addition, we should add the Will Power options to create the pole. Knowing Palou’s situation, the American will do everything for the first starting spot to put more pressure on the Spaniard.
I have pressure, but just the right amount of pressure that I need on me. Not that I’m comfortable, not at all. In 2022 I was very focused on work, I knew the task and that’s what I thought. That’s what I did,” Power said in remarks on ‘The Race’.
“As much as you hate pressure, it’s good for you. It depends on your personality, but it’s a good thing, you’re lucky to have it.”argued the American, who will be playing at home against an Alex who in turn is loved by the local public.
Power against Palou. Everyone must decide. Alex is seeking his third title in the last 4 years, the third of his 5 total courses in the United States. He wants to continue to reign. To do this you have to work hard.
Source: La Verdad
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