Kyle Kirkwood’s second win of the year, Romain Grosjean’s on-track response to his team boss’s criticism and an interview with debut star Linus Lundqvist all feature in this week’s The Race IndyCar Podcast.
Hosts JR Hildebrand and Jack Benyon debate Kirkwood’s progression in the series after his Nashville victory, discussing his sometimes questionable racecraft but also his outstanding pace that has put him above two ace Andretti Autosport team-mates in Colton Herta and Grosjean this season.
Grosjean is also discussed as he responded to critical comments from his team boss Michael Andretti recently with exactly what he needed – a strong and sensible drive – while a stroke of luck for Alex Palou means he’s still the comfortable title favourite.
The podcast is Lundqvist’s first interview since being confirmed in the Meyer Shank Racing car in place of the concussed Simon Pagenaud for a second race.
Lindqvist discusses some of the reasons behind his fast start, doing his first ever pitstop, how the weekend has impacted his chances of a 2024 drive and how racing under that pressure affects his mindset and performance.
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