Takuma Sato put on an exemplary display of driving to come through from 20th place on the grid to win the Grand Prix of Portland, narrowly beating Ryan Hunter-Reay in a thrilling event which saw numerous swings in title battle across the 105 laps. The Japanese driver was able to make a two-stop strategy work with lengthy fuel-saving strategy and make the numbers work in his favour, beating the #28 Andretti Autosport of Hunter-Reay to claim a third career IndyCar series victory. The opening lap of the race saw a caution period after the Zach Veach appeared to squeeze James Hinchcliffe's #5 Schmidt Peterson machine on the exit kerb of the festival chicane, hitting the Canadian and...
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