F1 “not far away” from IndyCar level of convergence

IndyCar is known for its close, action-packed races with Dallara-built cars that are largely spec outside damper development and having two different engine manufacturers.

It leads to very close racing, with top six qualifying shootouts on several road courses covered by three tenths or less.

In its 2023 opener at St Petersburg, there was a three-tenth difference between leading the first phase of qualifying and being eliminated in the group…