The formation of drivers for the 2024 IndyCar season was finalized just a few days before the season opener, but the most significant moves were made, or controversially abandoned, in the previous summer.
According to the rankings, drivers Colin Braun, Jack Harvey, and Nolan Siegel occupy the 9th and 10th positions respectively. The team opted for a completely new formation, with Jack Harvey competing in 14 races and Nolan Siegel in the other four. Car #51 will have only Colin Braun in the first two races. Despite finishing last in the rankings, there is still a nostalgic fondness for the team. Matt Beer and Sam Smith appreciate the team’s history, stating that it is a change from the times when they had less well-known drivers.
Drivers Santino Ferrucci and Sting Ray Robb occupy the 9th and 10th positions respectively. Sting Ray Robb replaces Benjamin Pedersen on the team, and Santino Ferrucci’s performances on oval circuits saved the team from finishing in last place in the rankings. Ferrucci’s talent is recognized by Josh Suttill, who believes that few drivers could achieve what Ferrucci did in last year’s Indy 500.
Drivers Ed Carpenter, Christian Rasmussen, and Rinus VeeKay occupy the 7th and 8th positions respectively. Christian Rasmussen, the current Indy NXT champion, has high expectations for his performance in the IndyCar series. Team boss Ed Carpenter will also share a car, meaning he won’t need to qualify first on oval circuits. The team has high hopes for Rinus VeeKay, but doubts have arisen about his recent performances.
The drivers Agustin Canapino and Romain Grosjean occupy the 6th, 7th, and 8th positions respectively. Agustin Canapino impressed as a rookie, despite having no experience in single-seaters and initially not speaking English. Romain Grosjean is the most anticipated driver of the team, with questions about his performance. The team hopes to see the rookie version of Grosjean instead of the veteran version. The combination of Canapino and Grosjean should bring excitement, but also unpredictability.
The drivers Tom Blomqvist and Felix Rosenqvist occupy the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th positions respectively. The team’s formation received mixed ratings, with some placing them in fourth and others in eighth. The debate revolves around Felix Rosenqvist and his performance. Tom Blomqvist’s return to single-seaters after a long break raised some concerns among observers. Nevertheless, the team is seen as a consistent dark horse.
The drivers Pietro Fittipaldi, Christian Lundgaard, and Graham Rahal occupy the 5th and 6th positions respectively. Pietro Fittipaldi was chosen over Juri Vips, despite Vips’ impressive performances in 2023. Fittipaldi seeks redemption after previous unsuccessful stints. Christian Lundgaard is considered a star and a potential future Penske driver. Graham Rahal is seen as a safe and reliable driver, capable of consistently scoring points.
The drivers David Malukas, Pato O’Ward, and Alexander Rossi occupy the 4th and 5th positions respectively. Pato O’Ward is recognized as one of the top drivers in the series, while concerns have been raised about Alexander Rossi’s recent performances. David Malukas is relatively inexperienced and there are doubts about his ability to perform at a high level.
Os pilotos Marcus Ericsson, Colton Herta e Kyle Kirkwood ocupam respectivamente a 1ª, 2ª e 3ª posições. A equipe reduziu para três carros, com a adição de Marcus Ericsson à formação. A equipe tem esperanças de que essa mudança, juntamente com a experiência e abordagem consistente de Ericsson, melhore seu desempenho. Há grandes expectativas em relação a Colton Herta e Kyle Kirkwood, considerados pilotos talentosos. No entanto, ainda há dúvidas sobre a velocidade de Ericsson e a consistência de seus companheiros de equipe ao longo da temporada.
Os pilotos Marcus Armstrong, Scott Dixon, Linus Lundqvist, Alex Palou e Kyffin Simpson ocupam respectivamente a 1ª, 2ª e 3ª posições. A equipe está dividida em dois grupos, com alguns classificando a Ganassi em primeiro lugar com base nas performances de Alex Palou e Scott Dixon. Outros têm preocupações sobre a inexperiência dos outros três pilotos da formação. Apesar disso, Palou e Dixon são vistos como pilotos excepcionais que elevam a classificação da equipe.
Os pilotos Scott McLaughlin, Josef Newgarden e Will Power ocupam respectivamente a 1ª, 2ª e 3ª posições. Essa formação permanece inalterada há quatro temporadas. A vitória de Josef Newgarden na Indy 500 do ano passado solidificou sua posição como um dos principais pilotos. Will Power teve um começo desafiador na temporada anterior devido a circunstâncias pessoais, mas ainda é um piloto confiável. Scott McLaughlin se destacou em circuitos mistos e melhorou seu desempenho em circuitos ovais.
No geral, as classificações refletem as forças e fraquezas da formação de pilotos de cada equipe. Cada equipe tem sua própria combinação única de pilotos, com algumas equipes tendo pilotos mais experientes e outras uma mistura de pilotos experientes e estreantes. A próxima temporada determinará o desempenho dessas formações na pista.
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