It’s to the point where I can recycle the headline to my qualifications stories. Not only did Palou win the pole for this afternoon’s Sonsio Grand Prix, he won it by a half second over Pato O’Ward. Palou was the only driver to turn a lap under 1 minute 10 seconds.
Palou turned a blazing quick final lap in Rounf=d one to go from 13th to first. The next two rounds were justto make it official.
O’Ward expressed concern yesterday that he would end up in the lower half of the field. He was hoping qualifying would be in the rain yesterday to give his Arrow McLaren car a chance.
“We turned it around,” O’Ward said after aid after qualifying.
Felix Rosenqvist continued his strong qualifying efforts and will start third.
Five teams earned spots in the Fast Six while six different teams advanced from each first round group.
Most disappointing result has to be Kyle Kirkwood’s ninth place starting spot. It will be difficult for Kirkwood to keep with Palou in the points from there.
Notes
Will Power will start last in the 25 car field and Scott McLaughlin rolls off 18th.
Many cars began their rounds on the alternate tires. The starting tire selections will be interesting.
Results
The Pit Window by Mike Silver 