Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week

Optimism for Chip Ganassi Racing despite missing out on pole at St. Petersburg

by
8 years ago
A A
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

There is a sense of optimism within the four-car Chip Ganassi Racing outfit after qualifying for the 2017 season opener in St. Petersburg, even though Penske and Chevrolet still managed to grab the all-important pole position.

All weekend Honda and Chip Ganassi Racing have been surprising many with strong pace in comparison to rival teams running Chevrolet power, most notably Penske. 

Although Penske and Chevrolet still managed to secure pole pole position at the hands of Will Power, all four drivers including veterans of the sport Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan are remaining extremely optimistic of their chances in the 110-lap race.

Dixon in particular will line-up alongside Power on the front row of the grid, and has placed the blame of not usurping the 2014 champion on himself.

RelatedPosts

Alex Lynn fronts Cadillac front row lock out at Interlagos

Alex Lynn fronts Cadillac front row lock out at Interlagos

39 minutes ago
Newgarden climbs into his #2 Team Penske Chevy to qualify for the Iowa double-header. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

IndyCar Iowa– Qualifying Results

43 minutes ago

"That was just on me unfortunately,” admitted the four-time champion, who has never won around the Florida street course. 

“We have a super fast car and should have been on pole. I just messed up a little on my fastest lap.

“I'm obviously disappointed, but the team has four fast cars. We're working together great with Honda and I can't wait to start the race tomorrow.”

Series veteran Kanaan, who is embarking upon his 20th season in IndyCar racing this year, echoes his team-mate’s views on how well the Chip Ganassi team is working together with Honda.

The outfit switched to the Japanese manufacturer in the off-season, leaving only Penske, A.J. Foyt Enterprises and Ed Carpenter Racing running Chevrolet engines.

"When I walked in Scott was saying how well he thinks we're all working together and I completely agree,” explained Kanaan after qualifying.

“I think the engineers did a great job over the winter when we switched over to Honda. 

“We spent a lot of time focusing on the areas that we didn't think were good last year and I just think we came into this season better prepared.”

A big surprise throughout the weekend so far has been former Formula 1 racer Max Chilton, who seems content as he begins his second season in IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing.

Although he ultimately failed to progress into the Firestone Fast Six in qualifying, Chilton has been on fine form throughout the weekend so far, ending the final practice session fourth.

"I was happy with the car and felt I really got everything out of myself,” said Chilton after qualifying seventh. “

“I knew coming into qualifying that we had a fast car for sure. We hit traffic and didn't get through and that was frustrating obviously. 

“I think we could have been fourth in the second segment and advanced, but that's the way it goes sometimes, and we can fight with a good car tomorrow which I'm excited about.”

Share198Tweet124Share

Related Posts

Alex Lynn fronts Cadillac front row lock out at Interlagos
WEC

Alex Lynn fronts Cadillac front row lock out at Interlagos

39 minutes ago
Newgarden climbs into his #2 Team Penske Chevy to qualify for the Iowa double-header. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
IndyCar

IndyCar Iowa– Qualifying Results

43 minutes ago
Two pole awards were given out after one session. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
IndyCar

Newgarden, Palou each take pole for IndyCar’s Iowa double-header

49 minutes ago
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You can manage the subscriptions of this post.

Latest News

Alex Lynn fronts Cadillac front row lock out at Interlagos

Alex Lynn fronts Cadillac front row lock out at Interlagos

July 12, 2025
Newgarden climbs into his #2 Team Penske Chevy to qualify for the Iowa double-header. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

IndyCar Iowa– Qualifying Results

July 12, 2025
Two pole awards were given out after one session. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

Newgarden, Palou each take pole for IndyCar’s Iowa double-header

July 12, 2025
Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd