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Felix Rosenqvist Shows Consistent Speed in Emotional MSR Farewell
Highlights
- Felix Rosenqvist starts third at Laguna Seca in No. 60 Honda
- Rosenqvist’s last race with Meyer Shank Racing before Arrow McLaren
- Scott McLaughlin wins pole; Alex Palou qualified second
- Scott Dixon races final event with Chip Ganassi Racing
- Kyle Kirkwood honored with flag from Freedom 250 victory
- Alexander Rossi qualifies fourth, best road course start this season
Felix Rosenqvist starts third for Meyer Shank Racing at Laguna Seca, closing his stint with the team before a return to Arrow McLaren next season.
The Swede carries form into Sunday after consistently quick runs. He is second fastest across both practice sessions and tops final practice with a 1:10.4275 benchmark.
The starting spot matches his 2024 grid position, when he finished 11th. His Laguna Seca peak remains fourth in 2022, alongside a 2023 pole for Arrow McLaren.
“This track has just always been pretty good for me,” Rosenqvist says. “Just haven’t really been able to get a podium here, so would be a great way to finish it.”
Rosenqvist starts P3 at Laguna Seca in his final MSR outing, targeting a first podium at the circuit.
He expects a demanding race, calling it long, tough, and physical. The No. 60 Honda feels strong every session, sustaining optimism after MSR’s Indianapolis 500 triumph earlier this year.
Scott McLaughlin secures pole, with champion Alex Palou alongside. It is McLaughlin’s third road-course pole, adding to Portland 2022 and Barber 2024, underlining Team Penske’s qualifying sharpness.
Final practice confirms Rosenqvist’s pace. Mick Schumacher goes second for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and is set to replace Rosenqvist at MSR next season, highlighting the team’s transition plan.
McLaughlin sits third in that session on 1:10.8351, with Scott Dixon fourth at 1:10.9001. Dixon’s pace remains robust as he closes a long-running Ganassi tenure.
Dixon contests his final race with Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 years and will join Arrow McLaren alongside Pato O’Ward and the returning Rosenqvist next season.
Final practice benchmark: 1:10.4275 for the No. 60 Honda underscores Rosenqvist’s race-day potential.
Kyle Kirkwood rounds out the top five for Andretti Global. A minor incident for Sting Ray Robb at Turn 10 results in barrier contact but no apparent harm.
Alexander Rossi delivers his best permanent road-course start of the season in fourth for ECR. He notes a difficult year but sees momentum after ranking ninth and eighth in practice.
Scott Dixon contests his last race with Chip Ganassi Racing, closing a 25-year era before an Arrow McLaren switch.
Pre-race pageantry adds historical weight. Kirkwood receives a U.S. Capitol flag recognizing his Freedom 250 win, and Bobby Rahal turns a lap in his 1986 Indianapolis 500-winning car.
Manufacturer parity persists since 2016, with Honda and Chevrolet level on 91 wins. Strategy windows, tire offsets, and physical strain likely decide margins over the Laguna Seca run.
With firm qualifying execution and class-leading long-run hints, Rosenqvist targets a podium to bookend his MSR chapter. Full weekend context features in the season finale coverage from Laguna Seca.
Visual Summary
Felix Rosenqvist
#60 Honda
#60 Honda
Last Race w/ MSR
Chasing a Podium, Saying Goodbye
Felix Rosenqvist speeds toward a final Laguna Seca start with Meyer Shank Racing, chasing elusive glory before shifting teams.
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Practice
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“This track has just always been pretty good for me. Just haven’t really been able to get a podium here, so would be a great way to finish it.”
– Felix Rosenqvist
– Felix Rosenqvist
Looking ahead:
Felix moves to Arrow McLaren next season. Meyer Shank’s new era begins, and Laguna Seca remains a stage for bold farewells and hopeful beginnings.
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