NTT INDYCAR Series Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Race Report 

• De Silvestro started the race from 25th, improving seven positions by the checkered flag.

• The #16 Paretta Autosport Chevrolet team made the first pit stop on lap 24 to change from Firestone Firehawk alternate tires to the primary black tires.

• The team took advantage of a full course caution on lap 35 to pit for a second time and change back to the alternate Firestone Firehawk tires.

• The final stop came on lap 54. De Silvestro pitted from 22nd, and improved four positions in the final 26 laps.

What's Next

• Big Machine Music City Grand Prix: August 5th-7th

What they're saying

Simona De Silvestro, driver, #16 Paretta Autosport Chevrolet: I felt like I was strong again, doing things I used to do and moving forward. We were passing cars, we were moving forward and that encourages us a lot. There’s always things to iron out and get better but I think the results will come. I look forward to Nashville because I feel like we are getting to where we need to be.

Beth Paretta, owner, Paretta Autosport: The #16 Paretta Autosport Chevrolet crew really worked hard today to get a P18 finish. I’m proud of Simona, who just kept working at it lap by lap and had great pace. She was faster than a lot of people ahead of her for a lot of the race. If the yellows had fallen differently, I think we would have been several spots further forward. I’m also proud of the fact that we got several ladies back in the saddle of pit stops and tire changes.