Saturday, 3 a.m.
Romain Grosjean knows how to say hello.
Making his practice debut for Andretti Autosport Friday, Grosjean captured the pole position for today's Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Grosjean edged teammate Colton Herta to win.
“We still have a bit more speed we can get out of the car to get it to my liking, but the car was really good, very smooth to drive,” Grosjean said. “I know Andretti has got a brilliant car on all the street courses. With Olivier last year, we had a really good car on road courses. Ovals, I know Andretti has got a good car, as well.
“I think with all of us, we can get something good. I’m happy that I’ve got really fast teammates. That’s going to push me to get better.”
Two-time champion Will Power was third.