MP 1689: The Week In IndyCar, Listener Q&A April 8 2026
About this episode
Marshall Pruett’s IndyCar listener Q&A covers Pato O’Ward’s rough Barber weekend, explaining how missed qualifying and getting shuffled back hurt his race while Christian Lundgaard’s car looked more capable forward. The discussion then shifts to Alex Palou’s dominance—speed, tire management, and especially a low error rate—plus why Penske’s 2026 results still look strong despite some setbacks. Tire strategy questions (reds vs alternates, heat cycles, qualifying tactics) lead into sponsor/livery rules and the in-car camera debate. The show closes with schedule consistency, Renus Veekay’s road-course hopes, and DC race expansion talk.
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