{"id":17237,"date":"2024-09-16T01:47:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T23:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/felixracing.se\/?p=17237"},"modified":"2024-09-16T17:59:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T15:59:21","slug":"tyre-failure-sends-felix-rosenqvist-into-retirement-in-indycar-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/felixracing.se\/en\/tyre-failure-sends-felix-rosenqvist-into-retirement-in-indycar-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyre cut sends Felix Rosenqvist into retirement in INDYCAR finale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Felix Rosenqvist was forced to retire from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES finale at Nashville Superspeedway with a high-speed tyre deflation when running in the podium positions, concluding a season of high promise and frustrating misfortune in equal measure while racking up Meyer Shank Racing\u2019s best-ever championship result.<\/strong>
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Once again putting on a trademark qualifying performance to take third on the grid for the season-finale (despite missing the majority of practice due to a broken upright), Rosenqvist\u2019s first-ever visit to the Tennessee oval was encouraging throughout the opening stint of the race, holding on to third just behind the leaders.
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However, just moments before his first pit stop, the Swede suffered a high-speed tyre cut on lap 56 of 206, pitching his Meyer Shank Racing Honda into the retaining wall and into retirement.\u00a0
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\u201cA disappointing end to the season of course, having a tyre go out like that,\u201d\u00a0says Felix Rosenqvist<\/strong>. \u201cIt felt fine and then all of a sudden the tyre just deflated and made me a passenger into the wall. It was another thing we couldn\u2019t predict or help. I\u2019m bummed for the team; they did a brilliant job all weekend and all season, really. Today kind of sums up our year \u2013 a lot of good performances, but little payout.\u201d<\/em>
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Despite the disappointing outcome of the season-finale, Rosenqvist\u2019s first campaign\u00a0with Meyer Shank Racing has signalled plenty of promise for the future, with the new-for-2024 constellation proving instantly competitive.
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Highlights during the year include Rosenqvist giving the team its first-ever INDYCAR pole position (Long Beach), a podium in the INDYCAR $1 Million Challenge event, a further six top ten finishes and eight top five qualifying performances.
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Rosenqvist ends the season 12th\u00a0in the final standings, which marks Meyer Shank Racing\u2019s best-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship result.\u00a0
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\u201cI have enjoyed this season so much,\u201d\u00a0says Felix Rosenqvist<\/strong>. \u201cA huge thanks to all the guys and girls at Meyer Shank Racing, and specifically my crew on the #60. It\u2019s been an absolute pleasure, and we\u2019re only getting started. We\u2019ve built a very solid foundation and we\u2019ll be back stronger next year.\u00a0
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\u201cNow, I can\u2019t wait to get married next week home in Sweden, take some time off, and then reset for 2025. It\u2019s an exciting time in my life, and I can tell you I\u2019m already looking forward to next season and beyond.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>
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With the 2024 campaign now in the books, Felix Rosenqvist has completed his sixth season of NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


RESULTS<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Rd. 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix<\/strong>
Nashville Superspeedway (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: Colton Herta (USA), Andretti, 206 laps
2: Pato O’Ward (MEX), Arrow McLaren, +1.810s
3: Josef Newgarden (USA), Penske, +1.961s
4: Kyle Kirkwood (USA), Andretti, +4.717s
5: Scott McLaughlin (NZL), Penske, +7.783s
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DNF: Felix Rosenqvist (SWE), Meyer Shank Racing, +151 laps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full results<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

NTT INDYCAR SERIES | After 17\/17 races<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: Alex Palou (ESP), Ganassi, 544 p.
2: Colton Herta (USA), Andretti, 513 p.
3: Scott McLaughlin (NZL), Penske, 505 p.
4: Will Power (AUS), Penske, 498 p.
5: Pato O’Ward (MEX), Arrow McLaren, 460 p.
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12: Felix Rosenqvist (SWE), Meyer Shank Racing, 306 p.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full standings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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