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May 22, 2025

Hybrid power is here: Indianapolis 500 could be dramatically reshaped by jolts of electric juice

By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer

AP Photo/Michael Conroy [enlarge]
The new systems give the drivers a jolt of power in short bursts, slow bleeds or all at once — yet another thing to consider at speeds approaching 240 mph.

INDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves felt an immediate difference — a subtle but noticeable uptick in speed — the first time he utilized the boost of horsepower offered by IndyCar's novel hybrid engines around the imposing oval of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


 
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