Overview
- Scott McLaughlin led the inaugural 80-minute practice with a 1:34.8926 lap, followed by Alex Palou, Will Power, Pato O’Ward and Felix Rosenqvist.
- The temporary layout spans 2.73 miles with 14 turns around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, making it the longest street course on the schedule.
- Qualifying on Saturday will feature a single-car, one-lap Fast Six format after standard first-round segments.
- With no complete laser scan available, teams reported limited simulator usefulness and are refining setups based on on-track learning of bumps, braking points and grip.
- Safety provisions include a GMR Infield Care Center staffed with physicians and nurses plus turn-by-turn emergency coverage, with Sunday’s 70-lap race televised on FOX.