Rinus VeeKay has demonstrated his great form in the IndyCar with a notable fourth position in the Grand Prix of Portland, held last Sunday. The Juncos Hollinger Racing driver started from fifth place and managed to maintain a steady pace throughout the race, avoiding incidents and benefiting from excellent work by his pit crew.
VeeKay completed the 12 laps of the 1.964-mile circuit with a controlled performance, allowing him to add his third fourth position in five races, bringing his total to five top-ten finishes this season. This strong performance has placed him in tenth position in the championship standings.
In statements after the race, VeeKay emphasized that ‘having a good start is essential, as it reduces the risks associated with complicated overtakes’. He added that their strategy was very clear and that they knew how to manage the key moments well, staying away from trouble.
A decisive moment of the race was a late pit stop that allowed VeeKay to overtake two drivers from the Andretti Global team, Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood. ‘The credit goes to my pit crew, who did a magnificent job and managed to get us out ahead of them,’ he commented.
This fourth place is a clear sign of the improvement of VeeKay’s car, which has found new setups that have made a difference after an intense testing session at Mid-Ohio. ‘We have managed to resolve the issues with our road car. The modifications made have been key, especially after a complicated race at Road America,’ he explained.
With the road car now functioning more reliably, VeeKay and his team’s sights are set on two new races on street circuits, before finishing the season with a double weekend on ovals. ‘We are excited about the upcoming doubleheader in Milwaukee,’ he declared.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
