Marcus Armstrong sets pace in IndyCar practice session at Road America

3 sources1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:27 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Marcus Armstrong sets pace in IndyCar practice session at Road America
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Marcus Armstrong led the opening practice session for the IndyCar event at Road America on June 19, 2026. Strong performances from Chip Ganassi Racing and Meyer Shank Racing highlighted the session, with Alex Palou initially setting a competitive pace in the No. 10 Honda. As the session progressed, Armstrong took control, showcasing the capabilities of his car. This practice session is crucial for teams as they refine their setups ahead of the race weekend, providing insights into potential strategies and performance metrics.

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  • Marcus Armstrong leads the practice session at Road America.
  • Alex Palou initially dominated the session in the No. 10 Honda.
  • Chip Ganassi Racing and Meyer Shank Racing showed strong performances.
  • The practice helps teams refine their strategies for the race.
  • The event is part of the ongoing IndyCar season.
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  • 11:27 PMYahoo SportsMarcus Armstrong leads Meyer Shank 1-2 in Road America IndyCar practice
  • 9:50 PMRacerArmstrong leads the way in opening IndyCar practice at Road America
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Chip Ganassi Racing and its technical affiliate at Meyer Shank Racing were the dominant force on Friday at Road America.Alex Palou led most of the lone practice session in the No. 10 Honda while working on race tuning, and then it was MSR’s turn to take control as Marcus Armstrong...

Racerby Marshall Pruett
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Marcus Armstrong led the first practice at Road America, and Josef Newgarden soldiered on with a foot injury while his team pondered options.

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