Here's your update on IndyCar standings ahead of Sunday's race in Toronto.
Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, drives during practice at the 2022 Honda Indy Toronto, in Toronto, Friday, July 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark BlinchHe still heads into Sunday's race at Toronto atop the IndyCar standings an with a chance to pad his lead. He's also still able to avoid the traditional midseason fanfare and the truth is, Ericsson prefers it this way.
Ericsson posted the second fastest time in Saturday's 45-minute morning practice session. But on a bumpy 11-turn, 1.786-mile temporary street course, the 31-year-old Swede struggled to find the right balance in the second qualifying round. Since joining Ganassi's team last season, his three wins are tied for third-most behind only two-time series champ Josef Newgarden of Team Penske and Pato O'Ward, last year's series runner-up. Newgarden has won five times over that span and could move from third to second if he can capitalize on his No. 3 qualifying spot Saturday. O'Ward has four wins.
"I should know that you must stay in the top six every time because this can happen," Power said. "I had a really fast car again and it's crazy. It's been like three races in a row were we were like in practice and then starting 19th, 15th, 16th or whatever. Frustrating, man."Dixon nearly ended one streak Saturday -- falling just short of winning his first non-Indy pole since 2016. He hopes to end another streak Sunday, 22 races without wins.
"We can win from here, that's the main thing," said Dixon, who will try to close the gap from 67 points after qualifying second.Colton Herta had the fastest car in practice -- and in qualifying -- despite dealing with the difficult concrete-asphalt transitions.
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