IndyCaris back in Phoenix for the first time since 2018, and it delivered a wild qualifying session that saw Will Power's early struggles at Andretti Global continue. Meanwhile, the man who replaced him at Team Penske, David Malukas, took his first career pole.
Phoenix's spot on the calendar makes it the first oval of the season and the second race of a season-opening triple-header, which will wrap up next week with the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington.
That quick turnaround was ideal for any teams and drivers that struggled at the season-opener in St. Petersburg, one of which was Andretti Global'sWill Power.
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The 45-year-old Australian's debut weekend with the team was rough to say the least, with a pair of crashes, including one in the race.
On Friday afternoon in Phoenix, Power once again found the wall — and hard — on his qualifying attempt.
Power was a little hobbled after the crash, but he was okay.
Power has gotten some seriously bad luck so far this season, but, fortunately, there's plenty of time to bounce back.
Meanwhile, his replacement in the No. 12, David Malukas, threw down the run of the day for pole, ahead of his teammate Josef Newgarden in P2.
Scott McLaughlin was the slowest of the Team Penskes in qualifying, but he will start a solid P5.
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