Ericsson Tops Practice as IndyCar Season Opens

Marcus Ericsson of Andretti led the second practice session at the IndyCar season opener in St. Petersburg, posting a lap time of 1:00.5151. Close behind was his teammate Kyle Kirkwood, who had recorded the fastest time in the previous day's session. Notable performances included Rinus VeeKay of Dale Coyne Racing in second and defending champion Alex Palou in third. Nolan Siegel stood out as the top Chevrolet driver in fourth, with Conor Daly completing the top five.

The session faced interruptions due to Will Power's electrical issue and concerns over a loose piece of track surface. Teams made tactical adjustments to their vehicles after initial challenges, particularly at the notorious Turn 3. This competitive atmosphere set the stage for an exciting race weekend as drivers and teams prepared for the notoriously challenging qualifying session that follows.