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Grosjean and Andretti team-mate Colton Herta have locked out the front row while another Andretti car, that of series sophomore Kyle Kirkwood, will start from the third row.
Former Formula 1 ace Grosjean, who took a pole position in his rookie IndyCar season with Dale Coyne Racing in 2021, was delighted to deliver his first P1 for Michael Andretti, but said substantial improvements to his car started last summer. They were then proven worthy in pre-season testing at Sebring and Thermal Club.
“We improved a lot from last year as a team,” he said. “I was impressed when I came to Thermal, all the efforts. It was a good test. Sebring was another good one.
“On track, obviously 27 cars, hard to get a lap. You never knew your best performance. Having three of us in the Fast Six, locked in the front row, is pretty impressive to start the season.
“Thankful for the team. We worked really hard from a tough season last year…
“The car felt much more alive. Nashville was the first step, Iowa was another one, Laguna Seca was the third one. At Sebring and …