Kirkwood Dominates Chaotic Detroit Practice Session
After the thrilling conclusion of the 109th Indianapolis 500, where Alex Palou continued his impressive winning streak, the focus now shifts to the ongoing battles of the 2025 IndyCar season. The action kicked off in Detroit with the opening practice session for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on Friday.
With Palou holding a commanding 112-point lead over Pato O’Ward in the race for the IndyCar Series Championship, the stakes are high as the season progresses. However, before the drivers hit the track, there was a sense of exhaustion among them, with Palou still recovering his voice from the celebrations of his Indy 500 victory.
The practice session was far from smooth, as evidenced by early incidents that included Sting Ray Robb hitting the tire barrier and Will Power making contact with Kyle Kirkwood, causing damage to Kirkwood’s Honda. Despite the chaos, Palou managed to set the pace with a quick lap time.
As the session unfolded, David Malukas briefly claimed the top spot before Kirkwood surged to the front in a display of dominance. The intensity continued in the second group practice, with Kirkwood maintaining his strong performance to finish as the overall fastest driver of the day.
In the midst of the on-track drama, Kirkwood expressed his frustration over the aggressive maneuvers of his competitors but remained focused on his impressive performance. With Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin and Power trailing behind in the rankings, the battle for supremacy in Detroit is heating up.
As the drivers prepare for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, Kirkwood’s commanding presence in practice sets the stage for an intense and competitive race weekend. Stay tuned for more adrenaline-fueled action as the IndyCar season unfolds in Detroit.