The NTT IndyCar Series ran in tandem with Formula 1 this weekend, but both left fans wanting more from what was seen on track this weekend.
As Alex Palou rode to the California sunset with his eighth win of 2025, race control decided to ignore cautions for Rinus VeeKay and Marcus Ericsson, both stranded on dangerous areas of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca before throwing the yellow laps later. Wyatt Watson, Alex Gintz and this weekend’s at-track reporter Bryan Nolen share their displeasure with race control’s decision-making.
Plus, the three give their take on what can be learned from this weekend’s race at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps as Oscar Piastri notched one more win over McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
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Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
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