Indy 500 Lead LapControversy

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Drivers weigh in on cars at end of Indy 500 lead lap: ‘Get the F out of the way’

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Alex Palou masterfully used the two cars on the end of the lead lap to improve his speed the draft.

That meant Palou’s No. 10 DHL Honda could run faster while saving fuel.

Palou knew his car performed better with another car in front and chose to stay behind the two .

Team Penske’s Will Power believes the tail end of the lead lap should be forced to move over.

Will Power won the 2018 Indianapolis 500 and has often criticized race officiating for not having slower cars move over to keep the leaders out front.

Team manager Barry Wanser calls the race strategy for Palou at Chip Ganassi Racing and he is the team manager for the six -time Indy 500 winning team.

Alex Palou is the fourth four -time winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 2021 .

It was also Palou ’s fifth win in the first six INDYCAR races this season .

Team owner Chip Ganassi credits Palou with understanding the situation that helped him win.

"He was an amazing teacher," Palou said of 2022 Indy 500 winner Ericsson .

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