AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear

Insights from Thermal Club: IndyCar Teams Navigate Tire Degradation Challenges

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 22, 2025
in Motorsports
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Insights from Thermal Club: IndyCar Teams Navigate Tire Degradation Challenges

Following a disjointed practice session on Friday, IndyCar Series teams found it challenging to conduct prolonged runs on Firestone’s black-banded primary and softer red-banded alternate tires. However, some of the speediest drivers at The Thermal Club managed to provide illuminating observations based on their brief stints.

“There’s no sugarcoating it, the track is pretty much like a cheese grater,” quipped Pato O’Ward of Arrow McLaren. He added, “A closer look at the data is essential. The performance varied across our cars. But the one consistent fact is that tire degradation is going to be a significant issue. The scenario is reminiscent of an older version of Iowa, albeit on a road course.”

Most drivers could only manage short runs, ranging between three to five laps on the primary tires. Perhaps only one or two hard laps on the alternate tires were possible to conclude the day. Given the anticipation for a 65-lap race on Sunday, with primary tires expected to last for approximately 10-15 laps before pit stops, teams have a monumental task ahead. They need to figure out the durability of the primary tires before they lose the majority of their grip.

Colton Herta from Andretti Global echoed O’Ward’s sentiments, “The track, in general, is a challenge to negotiate due to the overall lack of grip. As Pato rightly pointed out, it’s quite brutal on the tires, resulting in significant degradation. This makes it a hurdle to put a lap together.”

Despite the difficulties, Herta maintains a cautious optimism. “In comparison to what we experienced in St. Pete, the overall performance of both the red and black tires seems a tad better. However, the situation remains intriguing. With the reds, one can only manage one, or at the most, two laps in qualifying. This heaps a lot of pressure on us to deliver on the one- or two-lap tire.”

As the IndyCar Series teams gear up for the forthcoming race, understanding the tires’ behavior and strategizing accordingly will undoubtedly be a crucial aspect of their preparation.

Share212Tweet133Send

Related Posts

F1 boss Flavio Briatore shockingly admits: ‘I still enjoy firing people’ in brutal revelation
Motorsports

F1 boss Flavio Briatore shockingly admits: ‘I still enjoy firing people’ in brutal revelation

F1 SHOCKER: Team Boss Flavio Briatore Admits He Thrives on Firing Drivers! In a jaw-dropping revelation that has sent shockwaves...

by Carl Smith
February 25, 2026
F1 drivers’ title showdown: can George Russell dethrone Verstappen, Hamilton, and Norris?
Motorsports

F1 drivers’ title showdown: can George Russell dethrone Verstappen, Hamilton, and Norris?

F1 DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP: A THRILLING SHOWDOWN AWAITS! The 2023 Formula 1 season is gearing up to be one of the...

by Miguel Cunha
February 25, 2026
PREMA shockingly absent from IndyCar season opener: what this means for the future
IndyCar

PREMA shockingly absent from IndyCar season opener: what this means for the future

May 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) pulls out of his pit Monday, May 19,...

by Simon Monroy
February 25, 2026
VIDEO – Damson Idris takes the wheel: F1 movie star becomes global ambassador for Formula 1
Motorsports

VIDEO – Damson Idris takes the wheel: F1 movie star becomes global ambassador for Formula 1

Hollywood Meets the Fast Lane: Damson Idris Named Global Brand Ambassador for Formula 1! In a groundbreaking move that’s set...

by Carl Harrison
February 25, 2026

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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

Recent News

F1 boss Flavio Briatore shockingly admits: ‘I still enjoy firing people’ in brutal revelation

F1 boss Flavio Briatore shockingly admits: ‘I still enjoy firing people’ in brutal revelation

February 25, 2026
Nio trocou em média duas baterias por segundo

Nio exchanged an average of two batteries per second.

February 25, 2026
Arquivo da Skoda: passado e futuro assegurados

“Skoda Archive: Past and Future Secured”

February 25, 2026
F1 drivers’ title showdown: can George Russell dethrone Verstappen, Hamilton, and Norris?

F1 drivers’ title showdown: can George Russell dethrone Verstappen, Hamilton, and Norris?

February 25, 2026

Newsletter

  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  • EDITORIAL STATUS
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

MSports Play Icon
MSports Play
The New streaming service
Download
×
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.