Newgarden wins second Honda Indy Toronto, Canadian Hinchcliffe third
TORONTO — James Hinchcliffe is the face of the Honda Indy Toronto, so beating the hometown favourite at his race is that much sweeter for Josef Newgarden.
Newgarden captured his second title on the streets surrounding Exhibition Place on Sunday, finishing ahead of Hinchcliffe, who came third for a second straight year.
“I love beating Hinch in Canada,” Newgarden joked. “I love Hinch, he’s a great representative, but this is so good.”
Newgarden, who also won here in 2015, came out in front on Lap 25 after a crash by Tony Kanaan caused a caution. Kanaan had his brakes lock up while leaving the pits and connected with the protective tires in Turn 1.