Acura GP of Long Beach review: details and specifications

The IndyCar is preparing to face the third act of this season on the streets of Long beach, the second of which will award championship points. On the shores of the Pacific Ocean, in the southern area of ​​Los Angeles, many will be competing for victory on one of the most famous and attractive tracks in the entire continent of North America. It will be interesting to understand who will be able to weaken the leader Newgarden, the ruler of St. Ring, with Alex Palou the new winner of the $1 Million Challenge ready to bring valuable points to Ganassi.

The way

For the third race out of seventeen scheduled, the IndyCar it stands in an area that is a true temple of stars and lines of cars, which has hosted open-wheel competitions for almost forty years now. The path created between the paths of Long Beach was born in ’74 from the idea of ​​visionary Chris Pook, assisted by Dan Gurney, in the shadow of the Atlantic Ocean. Queen Maryanchored in Long Beach harbor and converted into a luxury hotel.

Since then there have been many changes, F.1 came through here and then left, but IndyCar in all its forms has never left these roads. Today, the start and finish line is in the middle Beach Parkmotorsport sign Made in USA Fast closing for the first time leads to the sharp left of the Toyotaand then tackle the slow difficulty of Aquariuswhere it is not difficult to see the pilots going to destroy the flower bed inside.

A series of 90° bends in which even the slightest error is not allowed lifts the pilots. The Way of the Sea, in direct contrast to the beginning, where many dips make driving difficult. There Firestone Turn then it leads to the real car park, from which you exit through an unknown and very narrow path Gasometer Hairpinwhich reports Beach Park.

Space

The position currently sees Josef Newgarden in front of everyone, after a win in the first round of the season in Florida. Behind him, McLaren’s Pato O’Ward of Mexico will lead the charge, with Tennessee driver teammates McLaughlin and Power ready to battle. If Penske confirms the dominance of St. Ring, men of Captain they may think they have put last season’s problems behind them.

Of course, the first opponent to catch the eye will be reigning champion Alex Palou. After pocketing a million dollars by grabbing the Thermal Club, the Spaniard will no doubt want to return Chip Ganassi’s side to the top, after looking a little embarrassed in the first nation of the season. Also pay attention to the surprise, in addition it is clear to Andretti’s men, another team looking for revenge.

As for McLaren, a replacement for the injured Malukas has yet to be announced, as Illott should be in Imola dealing with the WEC. At Dale Coyne Racing, however, there will be a welcome return for Jack Harvey in the #18, while Nolan Siegel will be at the wheel of the #51.

Il GP of Long Beach in television

Like all 2024 events, the Acura GP of Long Beach will be broadcast by Sky Sports, with commentary in Italian by Matteo Pittaccio and Biagio Maglienti.

Friday April 19

FP1: 23:50-00:50 (IndyCar Live)

Saturday April 20

FP2: 17:20 – 18:20 (IndyCar Live)

S: 20:20 – 21:20 (IndyCar Live)

Sunday 21 April

Warm-up: 18:00-18:30 (IndyCar Live)

Acura GP of Long Beach: 21:00 – 23:00 (Sky Sport F1 HD)

Nicola Saglia