2018 Indycar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Indycar Grand Prix of St. Pete

Rookie Robert Wickens sat on the pole for his very first Indycar race and held that position for much of the race.  Alexander Rossi challenged him on the final restart with 2 laps to go and when they touched Wickens was left on the sidelines and finished 18th.  It was last year's winner, Sebastien Bourdais, who took advantage of the mishap and drove around Wickens and Rossi before the yellow flag flew and he got the 37th win of his Indycar career.

Top Ten

1. Sebastien Bourdais: A win in just his fourth race back from last year's serious injuries at Indianapolis.
2. Graham Rahal:  His first podium at St. Pete since his win back in 2008.

3. Alexander Rossi: His 3rd St. Petersburg race in IndyCar. His Highest finish at St. Petersburg.

4. James Hinchcliffe: His 7th St. Petersburg race in IndyCar. His 3rd top s in his 7 starts at St. Petersburg.

5. Ryan Hunter-Reay: His 6th top 5 at the St. Petersburg IndyCar race
6. Scott Dixon: One of the few tracks that Dixon has not won at in his fantastic career.
7. Josef Newgarden: His highest finish at St. Petersburg Indy Car race.  He won the Indy Lights St. Petersburg race in 2011.
8. Ed Jones: Two top tens in his two St. Pete starts.
9. Marco Andretti: Third top ten in last four races in St. Pete.

10. Will Power:  His tenth start at St. Pete.

Different Teams: 6 ( Penske 2, Andretti  Autosport 3, Schmidt Peterson, Dale Coyne Racing, Ganassi 2, RLL)

Different Countries: 7 (France, New Zealand, USA 5, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia)

FUN FACTS

 Average Speed: 86.207

 Time: 02:17:48

8 Cautions for 25 Laps

Lead Changes: 11 among 5 drivers (Sebastien Bourdais, Robert Wickens, Alexander Rossi, Jordan King, Ryan Hunter-Reay) 

Best Lap: 104.983 mph by Alexander Rossi on lap 87
Total Race Passes: 366