Event statistics following the 17th race of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season, the Grand Prix of Sonoma at Sonoma Raceway in California.
Ryan Hunter-Reay finished right where he started, taking his second victory of the season after earning his first pole position in more than four seasons. With the exception of pit stops, Hunter-Reay led the entire way and was rarely challenged, defeating Scott Dixon by 2.7573 seconds. Dixon, meanwhile, earned his fifth championship, which is now second only to seven-time titlist A.J. Foyt. Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power finished third, with teammate Simon Pagenaud taking fourth and Marco Andretti landing fifth.
Race Statistics
Grand Prix of Sonoma
Sonoma Raceway – Sonoma, California
- Champion: Scott Dixon (Started 2nd)
- Winner (starting position): Ryan Hunter-Reay (1st)
- Podium: Ryan Hunter-Reay, Scott Dixon, Will Power
- Full Results: Ryan Hunter-Reay, Scott Dixon, Will Power, Simon Pagenaud, Marco Andretti, Sebastien Bourdais, Alexander Rossi, Josef Newgarden, Patricio O’Ward, Ed Jones, Santino Ferrucci, Tony Kanaan, Jordan King, Zach Veach, James Hinchcliffe, Pietro Fittipaldi, Jack Harvey, Carlos Munoz, Matheus Leist, Colton Herta, Max Chilton, Charlie Kimball, Graham Rahal, Spencer Pigot, Takuma Sato
- Laps Completed: 85
- Race Leaders: 3
- Lead Changes: 5
- Laps Led: Ryan Hunter-Reay (80), Will Power (4), Josef Newgarden (1)
- Pole Position: Ryan Hunter-Reay (110.605 mph/1 minute, 17.6277 seconds)
- Fastest Race Lap: Scott Dixon (107.507 mph/1 minute, 19.8646 seconds; Lap 41)
- Hard Charger: Jordan King (+12; 25th to 13th)
- Margin of Victory: 2.7573 seconds
- Car Count: 25
- Cars Entered: 25
- Cars Running at Finish: 23 (of 25; or 92 percent of the field)
- Drivers to Finish on Lead Lap: 20
- Cautions: 1 for 5 laps
- Average Speed: 99.440 mph
- Manufacturer Breakdown: Honda (14), Chevrolet (11)
- Winning Manufacturer: Honda
- Time of Race: 2:02:19.1667
- Green Flag/Yellow Flag Laps: 80/5
- Total Passes: 188 (148 for position)
- Weather at Start of Race: 77 degrees Fahrenheit, clear, winds ENE 4 mph
- Weather at End of Race: 73 degrees Fahrenheit, clear, winds SW 3 mph
Additional statistics and notes forthcoming.
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