Callum Ilott is staking his claim to “super-sub” status in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES after leading the first session of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Open Test on Saturday at The Thermal Club. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, jumped to the top of the time sheets with a top lap of 1 minute, 38.7784 seconds during the two-hour session. Christian Lundgaard, second overall Friday, slipped to third in this session at 1:39.0659. The top 21 drivers on the overall time chart so far turned their best laps this morning under sunny skies and cooler temperatures. Up next is the final session of the Open Test from 4-6 p.m. This Open Test session was halted three times, once for repair to a track curb, once for Romain Grosjean going off track in Turn 15 in his No.

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