The Latest: Wickens builds big lead at IndyCar Grand Prix
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the IndyCar Grand Prix at Indianapolis (all times local):
4:45 p.m.
Rookie Robert Wickens assumed the lead on Lap 26 as drivers cycled through the first round of pit stops at the IndyCar Grand Prix and led pole winner Will Power by 1.6841 seconds through 46 laps of the 85-lap race.
Power, of Australia, has won the race twice — both from the pole.
Team Penske has won all four previous races on the 2.439-mile, 14-turn course — a streak that could be in serious jeopardy.
Wickens, of Canada, drives for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.
American Graham Rahal was third, more than 2.6 seconds off the pace.
A record-tying seven different drivers have led the race.