Alex Palou set the pace in the initial practice session at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham. Clocking in at a time of one minute and 14.9915 seconds around the road course, Palou showcased impressive speed. Following closely behind, Caio Collet trailed by a mere 0.0539 seconds, with Scott McLaughlin further back by 0.3066 seconds.
The upcoming schedule includes a second practice session later today, with qualifying slated for this evening. Delays earlier in the event forced organizers to cancel the first day of track sessions due to incomplete course preparations.
This year marks Markham’s debut as the race host, a shift from its longstanding location at Toronto’s Exhibition Place, where it had been held since its inception in 1986.