Photos: IndyCar Series takes over streets of St. Petersburg
No, St. Petersburg hasn't been invaded by bees. That sound you hear is the 2023 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Racing and qualifying begin Friday and culminate on Sunday with 100 laps of the 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit that incorporates streets of downtown.
IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) pumps his fist after winning the 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) arrives at Victory Circle moments after winning the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
The pit crew for IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward (5) in second place, IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) in first place and IndyCar driver Scott Dixon (9) in third place hold up their trophies after competing in the 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Team owner Chip Gnassi and crew celebrate with IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) after winning the 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver Scott Dixon (9) (R) sprays winner IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) with champagne in victory circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
The green flag is waived to start the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Fans react after a crash involving IndyCar driver Romain Grosjean (28) during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) completes a pit stop during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver Rinus VeeKay (21) smokes his tires after completing a pit stop during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Mario Andretti is seen in the pit lane during the 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Crews for IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward (5) complete a pit stop during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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IndyCar driver Romain Grosjean (28) leads the pack approaching turn #10 after the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson’s (8) race car is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
A set of tires is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
A pair of F-16 fighter jets fly over the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward’s (5) race car is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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A crowd fills the lawn outside the Mahaffey Theater during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) works through turn 10 while participating in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
A red flag is displayed on the approach to turn 10 for drivers after a wreck during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Benjamin Pedersen’s (55) race car is removed from the straightaway past turn 3 after seven cars were involved in the crash after the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
A crowd piles up near the entrance to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Race teams fill pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Destiny Barnes, of Brooksville, welcomes visitors to the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg while working at Woodie’s Wash Shack on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin (3) cruises past the gallery while exiting the front straightaway while participating the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward’s (5) race car is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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IndyCar driver Kyle Kirkwood’s (27) race car is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
IndyCar driver driver Romain Grosjean (28) of France hugs his daughter after winning the pole position for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver driver Romain Grosjean (28) of France celebrates with his team after winning the pole position for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver driver Romain Grosjean (28) of France celebrates with his team after winning the pole position for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Andretti Autosport driver Romain Grosjean (28) of France places a stick on his race car after he wins pole position for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Crew members for IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden (2) prepares to practice a pit stop during morning practice sessions of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin (3) of enters his pit box during morning practice sessions of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver Will Power (12) of is seen exiting his pit box during morning practice sessions of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Fans watch as cars drive by approaching turn 10 during morning practice of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Fans in the RV Club watch as the #14 IndyCar of Santino Ferrucci drives along during qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver Will Power (12) is seen before the start of qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver Will Power (12) approaches his pit box during qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Fans watch and take photos during IndyCar practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
The #26 IndyCar of Colton Herta makes its way down the track during practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Fans watch and take photos during IndyCar practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver #9 Scott Dixon is seen inside the cockpit of his car before the start of practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver #06 Hello Castroneves is seen before the start of practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
The #2 IndyCar of Josef Newgarden makes its way down the track during practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver #26 Colton Herta is seen on his scooter at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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IndyCar driver #26 Colton Herta prepares his equipment before the start of the practice session at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
IndyCar driver #06 Hello Castroneves is seen before the start of practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Team Penske driver Will Power (12) of Australia drives out of pit row during practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Fans watch as Chip Ganassi Racing driver Álex Palou (10) of Spain drives by during practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) of United States drives his car, while Team Penske driver Will Power (12) of Australia trails him during practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
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Actor Simu Liu attends the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Anthony Porcelli, of Oldsmar, holds his 5-year-old son, Hudson, on his shoulders, while they watch drivers race during qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Sean Monroe, 2, of Tampa, puts on his earmuffs at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
IndyCar driver Marcus Armstrong (11) drives out of pit row during qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/BM32AZCXLZEHPP4DL6OL2DUTWM.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) pumps his fist after winning the 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/AKNXBHYDQFAETPESFSV2F5HFTA.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/N5VA2AMFR5GTZH4DOTAJDR7VR4.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) arrives at Victory Circle moments after winning the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CMKRIOYSXNDZHO6URHJHCO7A5U.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/YMN7FUZQGRCSNAK2IO7H3YXBFE.JPG "The pit crew for IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/AW4UGUTW4ZCOTMIWWOV6A3INOM.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/MITWP7JI6RFM5JYQVCFYQJS46Q.JPG "IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward (5) in second place, IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) in first place and IndyCar driver Scott Dixon (9) in third place hold up their trophies after competing in the 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/L2CDXRRHFRHCFDLUI3WAJ3R6Z4.JPG "Team owner Chip Gnassi and crew celebrate with IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) after winning the 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/BA7LF2UZPVAY3NXMRO5FQJ53CA.JPG "IndyCar driver Scott Dixon (9) (R) sprays winner IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) with champagne in victory circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/P6KZPITJPNF5FHNP5ZFLLDSDTA.JPG "The green flag is waived to start the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/NK54CWSWSVFNFOHLPJ4M2I7TPA.JPG "Fans react after a crash involving IndyCar driver Romain Grosjean (28) during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PGXHDLP6WFFV7KUPVY2VWLOXLU.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) completes a pit stop during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/O6V3HV7DV5CNHMWBI6AHERLKFQ.JPG "IndyCar driver Rinus VeeKay (21) smokes his tires after completing a pit stop during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EPPPB5OMMJB47HG5L3NQMQHUJ4.JPG "Mario Andretti is seen in the pit lane during the 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6JTRUSJS5NFCRMIS7QL747JMAY.JPG "Crews for IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward (5) complete a pit stop during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/AACGVU26EZE4ZCXGHNLW2OQ7QM.JPG "IndyCar driver Romain Grosjean (28) leads the pack approaching turn #10 after the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IV6RTJZYIRDA5KNFW34D4HQPBI.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson’s (8) race car is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/X3I2FTTL5NAHPGENCEFROCL4TM.JPG "A set of tires is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/MRJI7VIEDFGFTH6EKEVU2ZXOZQ.JPG "A pair of F-16 fighter jets fly over the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PE5Y5CZBEVBIBACUTMRARJO6UM.JPG "IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward’s (5) race car is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7KX6AOCGLFBTNLP5T2EKGZKAUA.JPG "A crowd fills the lawn outside the Mahaffey Theater during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/GWTBHLGNP5C3RO6DEP2TVOOYHM.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) works through turn 10 while participating in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WV3NUBPLC5FEFPZ2GHWN3K5DDA.JPG "A red flag is displayed on the approach to turn 10 for drivers after a wreck during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IYWPOMJVSRGJ3I6I32IGM4L3AI.JPG "IndyCar driver Benjamin Pedersen’s (55) race car is removed from the straightaway past turn 3 after seven cars were involved in the crash after the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/GUZ7LIGN2VDN3PCWFFSQAYNJV4.JPG "A crowd piles up near the entrance to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/DSRGJORUYNDOBN3SBNGYWTF2EY.JPG "Race teams fill pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/KCZCHUOYAZCYBNQWF3LUP2TSWM.JPG "Destiny Barnes, of Brooksville, welcomes visitors to the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg while working at Woodie’s Wash Shack on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/VSZQELZZKRD4XDXNPDND3W2NZ4.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SWJAJO5BXNGLBAFTMGQ54W4KTI.JPG "IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin (3) cruises past the gallery while exiting the front straightaway while participating the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/HGECVGIESRGBJC4PBG42K4E6NA.JPG "IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward’s (5) race car is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/MZ7NP5NF35BN7MGCZSNHHGKXHY.JPG "IndyCar driver Kyle Kirkwood’s (27) race car is transported to pit row before the start of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/Q5YZXYCURNFXBALY7FJ7UA5NTA.JPG "IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8) celebrates his victory moments after arriving at Victory Circle at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6D2YLUTUF5BOZGTPDKZ75FEDEM.JPG "IndyCar driver driver Romain Grosjean (28) of France hugs his daughter after winning the pole position for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/GVUDM5W64JFTLAVUKVROHUUNHU.JPG "IndyCar driver driver Romain Grosjean (28) of France celebrates with his team after winning the pole position for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/GZVQGOWVIRCXRETE35TDLKU5WE.JPG "IndyCar driver driver Romain Grosjean (28) of France celebrates with his team after winning the pole position for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/XAWEAPLN2FHZPBVPZEZG2QZ6BY.jpg "Andretti Autosport driver Romain Grosjean (28) of France places a stick on his race car after he wins pole position for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IDOXM76RTBALBG7DM5IRQ3BHCQ.JPG "Crew members for IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden (2) prepares to practice a pit stop during morning practice sessions of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/HN5YQFHVIVHELG2VVUA53CRROY.JPG "IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin (3) of enters his pit box during morning practice sessions of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7LFUSTBUZVEOPCXQDZ4EOWMFWQ.JPG "IndyCar driver Will Power (12) of is seen exiting his pit box during morning practice sessions of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/OZJFZQQQLZFPRKAJHEADN7TIAI.JPG "Fans watch as cars drive by approaching turn 10 during morning practice of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/OVVHDCNAJ5DDHHCLFDCJPU6PLA.JPG "Fans in the RV Club watch as the #14 IndyCar of Santino Ferrucci drives along during qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/2MVBGHFPCBBYDDWVGYHZRQ36XU.JPG "IndyCar driver Will Power (12) is seen before the start of qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PZKYCFRFSBELDDEGJBQGPROXJM.JPG "IndyCar driver Will Power (12) approaches his pit box during qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/YVGYR4D33JE25IHBHNX5SA56UA.JPG "Fans watch and take photos during IndyCar practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/HLXMYD32EZDA3LA2V2L6UF4ATY.JPG "The #26 IndyCar of Colton Herta makes its way down the track during practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ZAKFEFMIZZGOBGTORCVO2KSCJE.JPG "Fans watch and take photos during IndyCar practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/OHAZ6BAUMJDFRMF6LXNK24KL7Y.JPG "IndyCar driver #9 Scott Dixon is seen inside the cockpit of his car before the start of practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/KBASUMW3RJDTXM3VPK6ZQZPU2M.JPG "IndyCar driver #06 Hello Castroneves is seen before the start of practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/TDW7VXQAC5GILBVJ2D4XB2PVLI.JPG "The #2 IndyCar of Josef Newgarden makes its way down the track during practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LGJ7C55SWBGCTLPTAMZEVPL5JY.JPG "IndyCar driver #26 Colton Herta is seen on his scooter at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ZRUSW6HW7BEU5LRJ3KMBLVXP2I.JPG "IndyCar driver #26 Colton Herta prepares his equipment before the start of the practice session at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JCMI5XFDJ5DHLN2IENMFJ3KCPE.JPG "IndyCar driver #06 Hello Castroneves is seen before the start of practice sessions at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RO3UPR6SSJHHBMT2XCOZPQ2KZM.jpg "Team Penske driver Will Power (12) of Australia drives out of pit row during practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/T3SAATZ6DFEITNHLVLFVAEAM7Y.jpg "Fans watch as Chip Ganassi Racing driver Álex Palou (10) of Spain drives by during practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IKCILJ4XAFF63PP4RIN2A6WZDM.jpg "Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) of United States drives his car, while Team Penske driver Will Power (12) of Australia trails him during practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/P5V2JGFNFFGDJC72435X4SI4AQ.jpg "Actor Simu Liu attends the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/W66AEHNZ3ZBQ3BKWTJTSKNHD3E.jpg "Anthony Porcelli, of Oldsmar, holds his 5-year-old son, Hudson, on his shoulders, while they watch drivers race during qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/YV2HRRDNDFCVFHUIAEOC2HF5GE.jpg "Sean Monroe, 2, of Tampa, puts on his earmuffs at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg.")
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