Chevrolet appears to have taken a major step forward after a strong showing in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg that kickstarted the 2024 IndyCar season earlier this month.
The challenging 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit saw the bow-tie brand put together a 1-2-3-4 sweep, led by Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden, who led 92 of 100 laps from pole to seize the victory. The outing showcased significant improvements for Chevrolet, who claimed the 2023 manufacturers’ title despite only winning five races to rival Honda’s 12. Most of its success came on ovals, with Honda being credited with superior drivability and fuel mileage on road courses.
“It is always good to come out strong and verify that our engineering direction has helped our Chevy-powered teams. “At the same time, this is race one of 17 and we have a long ways to go. St. Petersburg has historically been a great venue for Chevrolet, another win there means a lot. “I am very proud of our engineering group which has grown significantly over the last 12 months with many new folks. It's great to see them get a result and see their efforts rewarded.
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