SAO PAULO (AP) — New Zealander Scott Dixon was fastest in the first practice session for the IndyCar season-opener on the streets of Sao Paulo.
Dixon clocked 1 minute, 31.7707 seconds Saturday with the Target Chip Ganassi team at the 2.6-mile, 11-turn Anhembi temporary street circuit.
Penske’s Ryan Briscoe finished 0.20 seconds behind, followed by Andretti Autosport’s Tony Kanaan in front of his home crowd.
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves was eighth with a time of 1:32.94. Defending series champion Dario Franchitti of Scotland was 17th and Danica Patrick was 22nd among the 24 drivers.
