Rosenqvist and Power Critique IndyCar Traffic Rules After Portland Race

Felix Rosenqvist and Will Power finished second and third, respectively, at the Grand Prix of Portland, but their post-race comments focused on issues with backmarker traffic affecting race quality.

Rosenqvist, who started on pole and led for 33 laps, lost his lead due to a pit strategy by race winner Alex Palou and traffic from lapped cars, particularly Louis Foster. He criticized the current rules, suggesting they hinder the racing experience.

Power, who faced his own challenges with traffic and a communication issue during the race, echoed Rosenqvist's sentiments, calling for a reevaluation of the longstanding traffic rules. Both drivers expressed frustration over the impact of lapped cars on their performance, with Power noting the need for a collective driver agreement if IndyCar does not take action.