Dubbed as the "King of Sao Paulo," he has captured all three wins there since the inception of the race in 2010. He also broke his own record during practice on Saturday and dominated the field during his practice runs.
Helio Castroneves, Power's Penske teammate and a Brazil native, will attempt to add to his IndyCar Series lead with another solid showing in Sao Paulo.
Another top contender is American IndyCar champion Ryan Hunter-Reay. The 32-year-old set a course record with a qualifying lap of 1:20.430 en route to winning the pole during Saturday's qualifying laps.
Some street circuit courses lack ample room for drivers to maneuver and pass fellow competitors. That won't be a problem on the streets of San Paulo.
A nearly one-mile-long straightaway leading up to Turn 11 presents the biggest chance for a pass. It should provide ample space for drivers to jockey for position before coming back around to the opening straightaway.
The Australian's mastery of the Sao Paulo track is undeniable. Despite his starting position, it wouldn't be wise to bet against The King after his three consecutive wins.
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