Disappointment and Drama for Will Power at the Detroit Grand Prix
In a surprising turn of events, Australian driver Will Power failed to secure a spot in the Fast Six round of qualifying at the Detroit Grand Prix, settling for a ninth-place start in the upcoming race. This disappointing result comes on the heels of controversy surrounding his disqualification at the Indy 500 event. Speaking to the media, Power expressed his surprise and frustration with his qualifying position, stating, "I mean, that was a good lap, I think I missed a bit in braking in [turn] 3… One-tenth gets us through. Yeah, it’s just IndyCar man. It’s so, so, so tight."
Power’s result was the second-best among his Team Penske teammates, with Scott McLaughlin qualifying in eighth place and Josef Newgarden facing a challenging 24th-place start after hitting the barriers during his run. Despite this, Power remains optimistic about his chances in the main race, given the Detroit Grand Prix’s reputation for unpredictability and mayhem.
In a bizarre incident during practice, Power made headlines by barreling into Kyle Kirkwood, pushing the Andretti Autosport driver off the track. Power explained his actions, saying, "I came around and, you know, he was right up in the middle and made contact, so I thought, ‘Well, I may as well get a gap now’." The move raised eyebrows among spectators, but Power felt it was necessary to secure a clean gap and complete his lap.
The incident resulted in a damaged front wing for Power, requiring a switch to a new one to complete the practice session. Despite this, Kirkwood emerged unscathed and went on to clock the fastest lap time during practice. As the Detroit Grand Prix gets underway, Power and his teammates will be looking to capitalize on the race’s notorious unpredictability to clinch substantial points and make a strong comeback. With his experience and skill, Power is poised to make a lasting impact on the track, and his fans will be eagerly watching his every move.
