IndyCar: Armstrong third in opening Mid-Ohio practice but grid penalty looms

Kiwi Marcus Armstrong was third fastest in this morning’s opening IndyCar practice at Mid-Ohio, which was topped by teammate Alex Palou. Palou’s best effort of 1:07.0650 was over four-tenths quicker than second-best Alexander Rossi, with Armstrong the best of the three-strong Kiwi contingent in third, a further 0.0349s adrift. Scott McLaughlin was fifth overall with …