Will Power: “You cannot have a weakness” going against Alex Palou
Alex Palou has been almost unbeatable since moving over to Chip Ganassi Racing ahead of the 2021 IndyCar season.
Almost.
In fact, the only one to figure it out has been Will Power, who leaned on a heavy dose of consistency to take his second series title in 2022.
In the days since, however, Palou has rattled off three consecutive championships and 16 wins (excluding his non-points ...Keep reading
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:45:56 +0000
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Legacy Grand Prix of Long Beach promoter Jim Michaelian passes away
Jim Michaelian was one of the founding members of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, and for half-a-century, he worked in various roles as an integral part of the event. He has served as Controller, Chief Operating Officer and was named President & CEO since 2001, and until January of this year. He was supposed to assume a new role at Penske Entertainment at the end of June.
It was said ...Keep reading
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:42:20 +0000
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Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced the return of Takuma Sato for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in May.
Sato, a two-time winner of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” will drive the team’s #75 Honda-powered entry with familiar primary sponsorship from AMADA AMERICA, Inc., a leading global machine tool manufacturer and supplier in the sheet metal industry, that were ...Keep reading
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000
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Winners and losers from the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington
There was no denying Kyle Kirkwood in the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington.
A remarkable performance that saw the 27-year-old Kirkwood overcome multiple errors by his pit crew and a sizable gap of over 7s to race leader Alex Palou, he ran down and passed the Spaniard with 16 laps to go en route to the sixth win of his career - and fifth on a temporary street circuit.
It felt like a ...Keep reading
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:35:48 +0000
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Helio Castroneves to attempt 2026 Indianapolis 500 with Meyer Shank
Helio Castroneves will turn 51 years old this May, but he's not slowing down. The Brazilian will again be behind the wheel of the #06 Meyer Shank Racing Honda for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. Cleveland-Cliffs will again fund the effort.
"The drive for five is still alive," said Castroneves in a short video released by the team. Castroneves will be attempting to become the first ...Keep reading
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:34:46 +0000
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Kirkwood "currently the biggest threat" to Palou's title reign after Arlington win
Kyle Kirkwood and Alex Palou have found themselves in a few battles over the last few seasons, with the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington the latest in their budding rivalry.
This latest one presented something different, though.
Unlike last year on the streets of Long Beach when Kirkwood fended off the Spaniard to win, this one required the Florida native to cut down a sizable gap and ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:33:18 +0000
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Complete IndyCar championship standings after Arlington
Three races into the 2026 IndyCar season, and there have been three different points leaders: Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, and now Kyle Kirkwood -- all three winners early in the new year.
Kirkwood passed Palou with 15 laps to go in the Grand Prix of Arlington and never looked back, earning his sixth career win. He now leads the four-time and defending IndyCar champion by 26 points in the ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:45:37 +0000
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Alex Palou “never felt safe” during Grand Prix of Arlington
At one point it looked like Alex Palou was going to ride into the sunset to victory in the Grand Prix of Arlington, but then the sun set on his chances courtesy of Kyle Kirkwood’s furious pace.
Palou, the reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion, took command of those on the preferred three-stop strategy after his initial pit stop on Lap 16 of 70. At one point, he built an advantage of ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:40:24 +0000
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Kyle Kirkwood beats Palou to win Arlington GP and take IndyCar points lead
Kyle Kirkwood delivered a statement drive to win the Inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington
The Florida native’s relentless pace helped him overcome early issues by his pit crew, chasing down and passing reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou with 16 laps to go en route to his first win of the season.
Kirkwood, who started seventh in the #27 Andretti Global Honda, bested ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0000
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Official race results: 2026 IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington
The inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington delivered a surprisingly clean, but exciting battle for 70 laps, ending with a showdown between Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood.
Kirkwood passed Palou via an aggressive dive with 15 laps to go, and never looked back. Palou finished second, and Will Power earned his first podium finish with Andretti in third. Marcus Ericsson and Pato O'Ward filled out the rest ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:23:15 +0000
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Andretti Global “pretty close” to decision on fourth Indy 500 entry
Andretti Global is close to a verdict on if it will run a fourth car for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in May.
The organization has added a one-off entry to the Indianapolis 500 each of the last five years with Marco Andretti, who announced his retirement over the offseason. Even with that development, though, the current three-car lineup could be expanded by one for the crown jewel ...Keep reading
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:20:46 +0000
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Scott McLaughlin faces tough drive from last after Arlington qualifying crash
Scott McLaughlin is aiming to rectify a qualifying crash and put on a show for Sunday’s inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington.
During the second group running of the opening session of qualifying, the New Zealander was pushing to advance into the Fast 12 when, with two minutes remaining, he clipped the inside of the wall in Turn 8 before pounding the outside wall. The crash left significant ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:27:20 +0000
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"Mental error" costs Kyle Kirkwood shot at Arlington IndyCar pole
Kyle Kirkwood took responsibility for a mental mistake that dashed a shot to claim pole for the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington.
The Florida native showcased his street prowess in Saturday morning’s practice session, pulling off the fastest lap of the weekend with a 1m33.1409s flyer around the 14-turn, 2.73-mile temporary circuit. And that had many marking him as the favorite to capture ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:47:15 +0000
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Threat of high winds forces IndyCar to move up Arlington race start time
The inaugural running of IndyCar's Grand Prix of Arlington will start a full hour than expected. The race was meant to start just after 1pm EST, but will now start just after 12pm EST with the FOX pre-race show beginning at 11:30am EST.
The change also means that the Sunday morning Indy NXT race will move up an hour to 10:30am EST, as will the morning warmup for IndyCar, now scheduled for ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:21:25 +0000
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Marcus Ericsson finally claims his first IndyCar pole at inaugural Arlington GP
Marcus Ericsson pulled off a herculean effort to capture his first career IndyCar Series pole in for the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington.
The 35-year-old Swede put together a remarkable lap of 1m34.3562s around the 14-turn, 2.73-mile temporary street circuit to seize the top spot. It’s Ericsson’s first pole in 117 career starts in North America’s premier open-wheel championship, and ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:47:58 +0000
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Grand Prix of Arlington the “new standard” for IndyCar
The Grand Prix of Arlington has raised the bar for what events should look like in the IndyCar Series, according to several drivers.
Nearly 2.5 years in the making, the venue that makes up this weekend’s inaugural race for North America’s premier open-wheel championship has not disappointed. In fact, it has left many in awe as the 14-turn, 2.73-mile temporary street circuit that wraps ...Keep reading
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:09:16 +0000
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Scott McLaughlin: Arlington “instantly my most favorite street circuit ever”
Scott McLaughlin was buzzing after getting his first taste around the temporary street circuit that makes up this weekend’s inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington.
The New Zealand native led opening practice around the 14-turn, 2.73-mile course with a flying lap of 1m34.8926s in his #3 Team Penske Chevrolet. Although that would be reason to smile enough, the different characteristics of the ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:50:03 +0000
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IndyCar drivers praise Fast Six qualifying format change for Arlington
Several drivers are looking forward to the new qualifying format for this weekend’s inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington.
The traditional “knockout” style for the first and second segments remain unchanged, but the Fast Six will have new single-car, single-lap qualifying runs in the fight for pole. The new format will see the sixth-fastest qualifier from Segment 2 go out first during the ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:24:59 +0000
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Pato O'Ward on the 'red flag' that has prevented an IndyCar Mexico race
As IndyCar prepares for the debut of the Arlington Grand Prix, Pato O’Ward, a member of Arrow McLaren, pointed out that in the future he would like to see a true home race for him in Mexico. However, he indicated that to achieve such a result, it is necessary for all parties involved to learn from what happens in Texas this weekend.
Mexico was ready to be part of the 2026 IndyCar calendar ...Keep reading
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:51:24 +0000
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How to watch the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
The third round of the 2026 IndyCar season takes the series back to a street course, but one these drivers have never seen before. The streets of Arlington will host the top American open-wheel division, and the race will feature an altered Fast 6 format with single-car qualifying.
The track is 2.73 miles in length with 14 corners, making it the longest street course on the entire IndyCar ...Keep reading
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:29:54 +0000
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Conor Daly set for Indy 500 run with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR) confirmed Conor Daly for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
The announcement, made in partnership with Kingspan, a worldwide leader in high-performance building materials, confirmed the 34-year-old Hoosier as the pilot of the #23 Chevrolet-powered entry.
“Having a chance to go racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway again at ...Keep reading
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:41:43 +0000
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NASCAR, IndyCar Phoenix doubleheader generates TV ratings boost
All told, the NASCAR and IndyCar Series combined event over the weekend at Phoenix Raceway was a television ratings victory for all involved.
The Cup Series race on Sunday drew 2.841 million viewers on FS1. This is up from the 2.82 million that watched the same race in the same television window and network last year. The race peaked at 3,516,000 viewers during the 7:00-7:15 p.m. quarter hour ...Keep reading
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:55:32 +0000
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Winners and losers from an action-packed IndyCar race at Phoenix
There was a feeling that Josef Newgarden’s moniker as ‘The Oval King’ was in danger after Team Penske teammate David Malukas got the better of him in qualifying and captured the pole, and then again during the race when ECR’s Christian Rasmussen’s daring outside passes put on a show that propelled him to the front. In the end, though, it was Newgarden surging on a late restart from 10th ...Keep reading
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:27:22 +0000
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Washington D.C. IndyCar track layout and event logo revealed
The racetrack design and layout for this summer’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. has been revealed.
The IndyCar Series is set for a run through the streets of Washington D.C. on Aug. 22-23, 2026, which will mark the first time a race has been held around the National Mall (Note: The American Le Mans Series raced in D.C. in 2002, but not around the aforementioned monument.) The ...Keep reading
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:15:05 +0000
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IndyCar altering Fast Six qualifying format for Grand Prix of Arlington
IndyCar has announced a change to the qualifying format for next weekend’s inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
The traditional “knockout” style for Segments 1 and 2 remain unaltered, but being introduced at the 2.73-mile temporary street circuit is a new format for the Firestone Fast Six. Now, the fight for pole will see the Fast Six go out on single-car, single-lap qualifying ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:03 +0000
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Pit stop mishap hinders Mick Schumacher in oval debut
It was Mick Schumacher's first real test on an oval track, and it was an emotional roller coaster in the Arizona desert. After a Lap 1 crash in the season-opener in St. Petersburg, the son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher put in a brilliant performance in qualifying in Phoenix, placing fourth.
Newgarden, two-time IndyCar champion and eventual race winner, described Schumacher's ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:17:25 +0000
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Will Power “ran me into the wall” says Rasmussen after IndyCar clash
Christian Rasmussen was left visibly upset after a potential second victory escaped his grasp in Saturday’s IndyCar Series race at Phoenix Raceway.
The 25-year-old Dane was the star of the show, charging from an 18th-place start on the grid and charging to the front with daring outside passes on the 1-mile tri-oval. He found the lead by Lap 73 of 250, and remained a factor even through ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:35:36 +0000
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Complete IndyCar championship standings after Phoenix
The second race of the 2026 IndyCar season is complete, and Alex Palou is no longer leading the way. Just 22 laps into his 100th career start, Palou's race ended in a crash on the frontstretch.
Josef Newgarden went on to win the race, and the two-time champion is now sitting atop the points standings. The Team Penske driver now leads Kyle Kirkwood by five points. Palou has fallen to fifth, 19 ...Keep reading
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:40 +0000
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Josef Newgarden earns thrilling IndyCar win at Phoenix
Josef Newgarden surged late and pulled off a remarkable drive to win the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway.
The Tennessee native was 10th on a late restart with fresh tires on his #2 Team Penske Chevrolet, but charged through the field and took the lead with seven laps to go to take victory, the 33rd of his IndyCar Series career. In the end, he beat Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood by ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:50:46 +0000
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Official race results: 2026 IndyCar at Phoenix
Christian Rasmussen was the star of Saturday's 250-lap IndyCar race at Phoenix Raceway, making dozens of passes and dominating much of the race. Unfortunately, it ended in tears as he and Will Power collided in the battle for the lead, damaging both cars.
The incident, which left Rasmussen with a wounded car and Power with a cut tire, triggered the final caution flag of the race. Josef ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:28:14 +0000
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Alex Palou's 100th IndyCar start ends in early crash at Phoenix
Alex Palou’s hopes for victory were dashed after crashing out early in the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway.
The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion, Palou, making his 100th career start, collided with Rinus VeeKay's #76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet and was left wrecked after just 22 laps on the 1-mile tri-oval.
After starting 10th on the grid, Palou’s #10 Chip ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:10:09 +0000
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Alex Palou braces for 100th career IndyCar start in Phoenix
Alex Palou will roll off 10th for today’s Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway, and when he takes the green flag he’ll officially hit the century mark with 100 career starts in the IndyCar Series.
It has been a remarkable run for the Spaniard since entering North America’s premier open-wheel championship in 2020. Through his first 99 starts, he has racked up 20 wins that includes the 2025 ...Keep reading
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:33:27 +0000
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David Malukas eager to convert Phoenix IndyCar pole into a win and be ‘Big Dave’
David Malukas is ready to shake the ‘Lil’ Dave’ nickname and become ‘Big Dave.’
For that to happen, though, the 24-old needs to earn that long-awaited maiden win in the IndyCar Series. And this weekend presents his best opportunity yet after blazing to his first career pole for Saturday’s race at Phoenix Raceway.
The Chicago native made qualifying look easy, ripping his #12 Team ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:21:33 +0000
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IndyCar veterans praise Mick Schumacher for 'shockingly good' qualifying effort
Josef Newgarden qualified second in Phoenix IndyCar qualifying, lining up alongside Penske teammate David Malukas, who earned his first career pole. But directly behind Newgarden will be a pair of RLL cars -- veteran Graham Rahal in third, and his rookie teammate Mick Schumacher alongside in fourth.
The son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher earned massive respect from the entire field of ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:22:17 +0000
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David Malukas earns Phoenix IndyCar pole as Will Power crashes hard in qualifying
David Malukas delivered a smooth run to capture pole for the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday.
The 24-year-old Chicago native, who is Team Penske’s newest driver in the #12 Chevrolet, ripped around the 1-mile tri-oval with a flat-out two-lap run with an average of 175.383mph to go to the top of the scoring pylon. It’s the first career pole for Malukas.
“Oh, man ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:29:02 +0000
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Felix Rosenqvist suffers violent crash in opening practice at Phoenix
Felix Rosenqvist’s race weekend got off to a rough start after crashing in opening practice for the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway.
The 34-year-old Swedish native was rolling around the 1-mile tri-oval when his #60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda snapped midway through the corner of Turn 3 and backed hard into the outside wall. He had logged six laps, with a best of 167.250mph, prior to the ...Keep reading
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:13:44 +0000
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Andretti boss: “I don’t think anything’s a given” on Marcus Ericsson’s future
There has been a wide range of speculation surrounding the future of Marcus Ericsson at Andretti Global beyond the 2026 season in the IndyCar Series.
Ericsson, 35, is in the last year of his current deal with Andretti Global and has one podium, five top fives and 11 top 10s over his last 35 starts. He joined the organization ahead of 2024 after the previous four seasons with Chip Ganassi ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:08:54 +0000
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How to watch the NASCAR and IndyCar doubleheader at Phoenix
Tyler Reddick leads the NASCAR Cup championship standings after winning three consecutive races to open the 2026 season in a feat never seen before in the history of the sport.
And speaking of dominant showings, four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou won the season-opener in St. Pete by over ten seconds.
Now, the top level of stock car racing and open-wheel racing in the United States are ...Keep reading
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:52:19 +0000
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Winners and losers from the 2026 IndyCar season-opener at St. Petersburg
Even the long offseason couldn’t halt Alex Palou’s momentum. The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion opened up the 2026 season with a runaway victory on the Streets of St. Petersburg.
Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin finished a distant second, ahead of Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard. There were periods of tight battles in what was otherwise a straightforward 100-lap ...Keep reading
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:18:13 +0000
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Alex Palou struck “perfection” in St. Petersburg
It’s only one race, but it was one hell of a statement by Alex Palou and Co. in Sunday’s Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Palou successfully defended last year’s victory on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit, leading 59 of 100 laps and coasting to a race record 12.4948s margin of victory. It was the type of drive that reminded fans and rivals alike why he is the reigning and ...Keep reading
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:40:05 +0000
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Newgarden gains 16 positions, finishes seventh in “boring day” at St. Pete
It was a methodical climb through the field for Josef Newgarden’s run to seventh in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
The result was a strong rebound in what had otherwise been a tough weekend for the Tennessee native. In opening practice, he found the tire barrier in Turn 13 on the complex 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit. Then, in the opening round of qualifying, a mishap during ...Keep reading
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:48:26 +0000
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Christian Lundgaard leads Arrow McLaren effort with third in St. Petersburg
Christian Lundgaard was blunt in his assessment of expectations, and it wasn’t capturing a third-place finish in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
“It wasn't really what I expected waking up this morning,” Lundgaard said. “It was what I hoped for. That was the mentality last year. It was just be competitive, knocking on the door, and the results will come. I think that was showcased ...Keep reading
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:04:59 +0000
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How Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ended in messy Lap 1 crash
Through no fault of his own, Mick Schumacher was forced to retire from the IndyCar Series season opener in St. Petersburg, driving the #47 RLL Honda. As the son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, his U.S. open-wheel debut was eagerly anticipated by fans.
The crash occurred in Turn 4 of the very first lap during a major braking zone. Schumacher had started in 21st place and was unable to ...Keep reading
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:28:23 +0000
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Alex Palou wins season opener with largest St. Pete margin of victory in IndyCar history
Reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou is off to another strong title defense after winning the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
The Spaniard, who started fourth in the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, utilized his infamous pit strategy with an early overcut to jump to the front and control the last 62 of 100 laps. In the end he beat out pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin by 12.4948s on ...Keep reading
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:43:55 +0000
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Full race results for the 2026 IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Four-time and defending IndyCar champion Alex Palou now has 20 career wins, taking a dominant victory in the 2026 season-opener on the streets of St. Petersburg.
After securing the lead through a cycle of pit stops, he drove away from the field, winning by almost 13 seconds and leading 59 of 100 laps.
The battle for second was spirited as Kyle Kirkwood tried and failed to hold on against a ...Keep reading
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:33:18 +0000
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Dale Coyne relishes 'extraordinary' double Fast 6 appearance in St. Pete
There was contagious energy around Dale Coyne Racing as team members navigated through the rigors of post-qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
The team just qualified third with rookie Dennis Hauger, in his debut race weekend in the IndyCar Series, and sixth with returning veteran Romain Grosjean, who hadn’t raced for the team since 2021. The scene coming to the team’s setup ...Keep reading
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:00:12 +0000
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Scott McLaughlin earns IndyCar St. Pete pole, Coyne impresses in Fast 6
McLaughlin, the 32-year-old New Zealander, pulled off a clutch flying lap in the waning seconds of 1m00.5426s (107.032mph) around the 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit. Pole means he’ll lead the field to the first green flag of the 2026 IndyCar season.
Marcus Ericsson’s No. 28 Andretti Global Honda also delivered a stellar run, falling short of pole by a narrow ...Keep reading
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:14:00 +0000
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Will Colton Herta make it to Formula 1?
As IndyCar racer and team owner Bryan Herta’s son, Colton Herta was always likely to develop an interest in motorsport.
But when his single-seater career started, Herta quickly set his sights on Europe. At age 15, he took part in the MSA Formula championship (now known as British F4), taking third place as a certain Lando Norris clinched his first of many junior titles.
Herta graduated to ...Keep reading
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:02 +0000
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Will Power crashes early in second St. Petersburg practice
Will Power’s morning is off to a rough start after crashing shortly after the start of second practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
The Aussie, who is in his first race weekend with Andretti Global, was rolling around the 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit when he locked up in Turn 10 and clobbered the outside wall, causing significant damage to the right-front of his No. 26 ...Keep reading
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:39:11 +0000
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Scott McLaughlin “thought I’d lost that chance” to work with Tim Cindric
Scott McLaughlin was as surprised as anyone when Tim Cindric was announced as his race strategist for the 2026 season in the IndyCar Series.
“Yes, I said some crazy shit,” said McLaughlin, 32. “I was pretty excited. I was like, ‘Well, that's definitely not what I thought was going to happen.’ I only found out probably two hours before everyone else did. But immediately rang Tim and ...Keep reading
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:28:38 +0000
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