INDYCAR’s new hybrid era begins at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

The 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season continues this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, as the championship contenders return to the track for the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.

Alex Palou, the current points leader, will try to defend his Mid-Ohio victory from 2023 and extend his championship lead over Will Power.

Sunday’s race marks the beginning of a new era in the series, as teams will debut a new hybrid technology system. Drivers will be able to deploy the new hybrid assist functionality in combination with the Push to Pass system, providing a boost of more than 120 horsepower.

Via IndyCar.com :

“The existing 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine remains. What’s new is an innovative hybrid system comprised of a low voltage (48V) Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and Energy Storage System (ESS) – consisting of 20 ultracapacitors – both of which fit inside the bellhousing located between the Chevrolet and Honda INDYCAR SERIES internal combustion engine and the gearbox.”

Here’s all you need to know about Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.

Sunday, July 7th: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

The 2024 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio will begin at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

2024 NTT INDYCAR Series Standings:

1. Alex Palou: 285 points
2. Will Power: 262 points
3. Scott Dixon: 253 points
4. Colton Herta: 217 points
5. Kyle Kirkwood: 210 points
6. Pato O’Ward: 208 points
7. Alexander Rossi: 198 points
8. Scott McLaughlin: 188 points
9. Josef Newgarden: 181 points
10. Felix Rosenqvist: 176 points

Remaining 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES SCHEDULE:

July 7th: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course)

July 13th: Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend Race 1 (Iowa Speedway)

July 14th: Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend Race 2 (Iowa Speedway)

July 21st: Honda Indy Toronto (Exhibition Place)

August 17th: Bommarito Automotive Group 500 (World Wide Technology Raceway)

August 25th: BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland (Portland International Raceway)

August 31st: Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s – Race 1 (Milwaukee Mile)

September 1st: Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s – Race 2 (Milwaukee Mile)

September 15th: Big Machine Music City Grand Prix (Nashville Superspeedway)