Rain washes out IndyCar qualifying at Indianapolis road course Heavy rain and standing water brought IndyCar qualifying to a halt at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. The afternoon was met with rain that began during the first race of the doubleheader weekend for Indy NXT, which was won by Enzo Fittipaldi. Read Also:
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How to watch IndyCar 2026 Indy GP: Weekend schedule, start time, TV IndyCar is back with Round No. 6 -- the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Road Course. Alex Palou is the defending winner of the event, ultimately sweeping the month as he went on to win the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 as well. Palou also leads the IndyCar championship standings, 17 points clear of Kyle Kirkwood. Along with recent tweaks to Fast 6 qualifying on road/street ...Keep reading Thu, 07 May 2026 19:32:18 +0000
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Graham Rahal “not a fan” of new rule allowing push-to-pass on restarts Count Graham Rahal as one of the drivers that isn’t in favor of the latest overtaking rule in the IndyCar Series. On Tuesday, IndyCar Officiating announced its findings and updates following a software failure of push-to-pass in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. There were 12 cars, including the #15 Rahal Letterman Lannigan Racing Honda driven by Rahal, found using overtake on a restart on ...Keep reading Wed, 06 May 2026 19:29:14 +0000
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FOX unveils plan for 60 hours of Indy 500 coverage The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 is just around the corner, and once again, FOX is planning to go all-in for the Month of May. FOX's plan includes 60 hours of coverage, kicking it all off with a new documentary on 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and RLL Racing co-owner Bobby Rahal. Programming will be spread across FOX, FOX Sports 1, and FOX Sports 2. Full Indianapolis 500 FOX ...Keep reading Mon, 04 May 2026 20:10:54 +0000
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Alex Zanardi: The man whose name is a synonym for “hero” After the death of Alex Zanardi, we revisit David Malsher-Lopez's tribute to the Italian originally published in December 2020. In a motorsport season wracked, wrecked and rebuilt – often on the fly – by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, fans came to expect the worst. When the greatest racer of his generation Sir Stirling Moss, died in April, it was deeply sad, a punch to the gut of ...Keep reading Sat, 02 May 2026 18:25:37 +0000
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Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59 A wide smile, dimples on his cheeks, and those slightly squinting eyes. If we close our eyes, that’s how Alex Zanardi comes to mind. And of course, wearing a racing suit – whether it was a Formula 1 suit, a Ganassi one, or the Italian handbike suit didn’t really matter. Whether he had four wheels or three beneath him mattered even less. Because people like him – paraphrasing a famous ...Keep reading Sat, 02 May 2026 08:29:15 +0000
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Mick Schumacher shares injury update after breaking wrist in IndyCar St Pete crash The first lap pile-up at the IndyCar season opener in St Petersburg has had more serious consequences for Mick Schumacher than first expected. Ever since he was caught up in the collision triggered by Sting Ray Robb, he has been battling pain in his left wrist. Due to the relentless IndyCar schedule, he plans to delay any surgery that may be required until the end of the season. Read ...Keep reading Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:01:38 +0000
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Rookie Caio Collet tops last day of Indy 500 Open Test with 226mph flying lap AJ Foyt Racing rookie Caio Collet went fastest on the last day of the two-day Open Test for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Brazilian’s flying lap happened during the morning session, receiving a massive tow that propelled his #4 Chevrolet to 226.381mph. He was one of only two drivers to break the 226mph mark, with two-time Indy 500 winner Josef ...Keep reading Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:43 +0000
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PrizePicks partners with Arrow McLaren for Ryan Hunter-Reay’s Indy 500 entry Arrow McLaren and PrizePicks, the leading sports entertainment operator in North America, have announced a multifaceted partnership that includes being the primary sponsor for the #31 Chevrolet driven by Ryan Hunter-Reay for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The two brands revealed the new livery during the buildup to the Formula 1 race weekend in Miami in front of fans at the Regatta ...Keep reading Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0000
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Mick Schumacher says he has to "trust my butt" after first laps on Indy oval IndyCar rookie Mick Schumacher successfully completed his first laps on the oval track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday. On the first of two days of official pre-race testing for the 110th Indianapolis 500 (May 24), Schumacher, as one of the rookies in the field, first had to complete the mandatory Rookie Orientation Program (ROP). He passed it on his first try. Schumacher first got to ...Keep reading Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:42:58 +0000
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Conor Daly tops Indy 500 test with 225mph lap on opening day Conor Daly made the most of getting back behind the wheel for the first time in 2026 by leading the first day of the Open Test for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. With less than 10 minutes to go on the day, the 34-year-old from nearby Nobleville, Indiana, made the most of a tow and propelled his #23 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Chevrolet to a flying lap of 225.394mph around the 2.5-mile ...Keep reading Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:22:15 +0000
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Rookies take on Indianapolis in open test, Newgarden leads first veteran session The official pre-race test in preparation for the 110th Indianapolis 500, is taking place this week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The open test on the 2.5-mile oval in Indianapolis, in which all 33 drivers entered for the Indy 500 (May 24) will participate, is scheduled for two days (Tuesday and Wednesday). An important part of this two-day test is the so-called "Rookie Orientation ...Keep reading Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:47:54 +0000
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Arrow McLaren has "no fear" in running all four primary Indy 500 cars at Open Test Arrow McLaren will be running its primary challengers for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at this week’s Open Test. The annual two days of testing is set for Tuesday (10am-6pm ET) and Wednesday (10am-5pm ET) as part of the buildup to the month of May festivities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Both days will be livestreamed on IndyCar’s YouTube channel. Usually the Indy ...Keep reading Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:25:47 +0000
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Katherine Legge will make Indy 500 return in HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing entry After a year away, Katherine Legge is returning to compete in the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The Briton will run a #11 Chevrolet entered by HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing, and bringing back a familiar primary sponsor in e.l.f. Cosmetics. She becomes the 33rd driver confirmed for IndyCar’s crown jewel race. “We worked incredibly hard to be back at this year’s ...Keep reading Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:53 +0000
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Remembering Michele Alboreto: F1 ace, Le Mans winner and a good man Michele Alboreto was not someone who became interested in racing only once he was involved. He was like you or I – a pure fan – long before he became a driver, and each year he’d make the 45min journey from home in Milan to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. In 1970, he was left tearful on witnessing Jochen Rindt’s fatal accident in practice, then felt the exhilaration 24 hours later as ...Keep reading Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:04:07 +0000
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Tony Kanaan opens up on Lundgaard, Siegel contract situation Arrow McLaren team principal Tony Kanaan wants to get through next month’s Indianapolis 500 before deciding to retain or move on from Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel. Both Lundgaard and Siegel are in the final year of their current contract with the team. Siegel’s status has already been well-publicized, with Kanaan telling Motorsport.com in December the California native, who ...Keep reading Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:01:20 +0000
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FOX leverages NASCAR Kansas TV audience to boost IndyCar Long Beach The NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday drew 2.926 million viewers on over-the-air FOX according to Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel metric. Beyond just the factual number, there is not a straightforward comparison, since this race aired on FS1 last year. NASCAR boasted a 26 percent increase from Kansas last year but that race aired on FS1. An April Cup Series race would be over 3 ...Keep reading Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:21:39 +0000
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HRC pausing Acura factory GTP program in IMSA after 2026 as part of expanded IndyCar effort Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) will pause its factory GTP program with the Acura ARX-06 at the conclusion of the 2026 season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as part of a pivoted increased focus toward the IndyCar Series. Acura currently competes in the GTP class in a factory-supported effort with Meyer Shank Racing, fielding two electrified ARX-06 entries in IMSA’s top ...Keep reading Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:04:09 +0000
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Winners and losers from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach The 51st edition of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach featured a Honda sweep of the podium, led by Alex Palou. However, it wasn’t the typical Palou masterclass. He was left pursuing pole-sitter Felix Rosenqvist through the first two-thirds of the race until the last pit stop of the race allowed Palou to vault into the race lead. In the end, Palou, the reigning and four-time IndyCar Series ...Keep reading Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:19:11 +0000
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IndyCar Officiating confirms Scot Elkins as Managing Director of Officiating Scot Elkins has been named as the Managing Director of Officiating (MDO) by the Independent Officiating Board (IOB) of IndyCar Officiating. IndyCar Officiating, a new independent and not-for-profit organization formed in December 2025, is governed by the three-person board of Raj Nair, Ray Evernham and Ronan Morgan. Working with the established team in race control and technical inspection ...Keep reading Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000
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Long Beach win “probably ranks top three” for Alex Palou Alex Palou can’t stop won’t stop ascending into the record books. The four-time and reigning IndyCar Series champion took home the grand prize in Sunday’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach for the first time, which also stands as his third victory on the season and 22nd of his quickly established legendary career. Additionally, though, he became just the 14th driver in history to have won ...Keep reading Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:51:30 +0000
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IndyCar reveals Push to Pass software failure, won't issue penalties Following Sunday's running of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, IndyCar officials revealed that there was a software failure during the one and only restart on Lap 61 of 90. The issue involved the Push 2 Pass system, and it made it available to all drivers when it should not have been, as the field had yet to cross the alternate start/finish line the following lap. Officials revealed that 12 ...Keep reading Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:11:33 +0000
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Jacob Abel set to run Indy 500 with Abel Motorsports Abel Motorsports is entering the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 with Jacob Abel, the team confirmed on Monday morning. Abel, who has spent this year honing his craft in the Asian Le Mans Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, will run a Chevrolet-powered #51 entry. He competed in the IndyCar Series as a rookie last season with Dale Coyne Racing, earning a career-best ...Keep reading Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:49 +0000
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How Ayrton Senna's Penske IndyCar test unfolded Ayrton Senna knew that the 1993 Formula 1 season was likely to end in massive disappointment. His McLaren team had lost its Honda engines, and the triple champion knew customer Ford power would be impotent against the Williams-Renault of his arch rival, Alain Prost. Senna was pondering his options, and wanted to feel what an Indycar was really like – a car without all the electronic ...Keep reading Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000
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Complete IndyCar championship standings after Long Beach 2026 After his third win in the first six races, Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou has moved ahead of Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood and now leads the 2026 championship by 17 points. David Malukas has moved up into third, 63 points out of the lead and leading the charge for Team Penske. With a runner-up finish, Rosenqvist has jumped from 14th to ninth, gaining five positions in the standings ...Keep reading Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:20:52 +0000
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Scott Dixon calls Long Beach race "blah" despite first podium of IndyCar season Scott Dixon finally had an uneventful weekend. The six-time IndyCar Series champion made his first Firestone Fast Six of the 2026 season and converted that into a third-place finish in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday. Not only is the result his first podium of the year, but extends the all-time series record he holds with 156 across his IndyCar career. It ended up being a ...Keep reading Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:35:19 +0000
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Felix Rosenqvist feeling mixed emotions after Long Beach win slips away Felix Rosenqvist executed a nearly flawless race, but he was still left standing on the second-highest step on the podium in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. After starting on pole in the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda, Rosenqvist was stellar in controlling the race and keeping four-time and defending IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou safely behind. However, on lap 57, debris in Turn 3 ...Keep reading Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:10:29 +0000
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Official race results: IndyCar 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach Alex Palou has now won three of the first six races of the 2026 season, securing his 22nd career win and his first in the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday. Felix Rosenqvist dominated the race from pole, but had to settle for second after losing the lead on pit road during the final set of pit stops. Scott Dixon defended against Kyle Kirkwood to hang on for the final podium ...Keep reading Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:05:24 +0000
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Alex Palou beats Felix Rosenqvist to take first Long Beach IndyCar win Alex Palou almost made it look easy with a steady drive to win the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion, Palou leaned on his pit crew to overtake pole-sitter Felix Rosenqvist, who led a race-high 51 of 90 laps, during final pit stops, then set sail after a late restart. In the end, Palou led 32 laps wheeled his #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to win ...Keep reading Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:59:30 +0000
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Felix Rosenqvist hopes Long Beach pole kickstarts IndyCar season turnaround There was a look of relief on the face of Felix Rosenqvist after snatching pole position for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Sitting 14th in the championship standings with zero top 10 finishes through the opening four rounds of the 2026 IndyCar season, there was a sense of urgency for the 34-year-old Swedish driver to simply find a way to get a breakthrough and help boost the confidence ...Keep reading Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:03:44 +0000
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2026 IndyCar Long Beach starting lineup: Felix Rosenqvist beats Pato O’Ward to pole Felix Rosenqvist will lead the field to the green flag after winning pole for Sunday’s Acura Grand Prix of Long beach. The Swede, driving the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda, put together a strong flying lap of 1m07.4635s around the 1.968-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit to claim the top spot. It’s the seventh pole of his IndyCar Series career. Pato O'Ward’s #5 Arrow McLaren ...Keep reading Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:27:23 +0000
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Will Power says father wrestling gunman was "just another day" In the first week of April, IndyCar driver Will Power's father, Bob Power, was approached by an armed gunman who attempted to steal his vehicle as part of a multi-day crime spree. After briefly wrestling with the man, law enforcement arrived on the scene and apprehended the suspect. Power was uninjured in the encounter. On Friday, ahead of the Long Beach IndyCar race weekend, Will spoke about ...Keep reading Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:14:10 +0000
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Colton Herta admits IndyCar absence "hurts a bit" during F2 season Colton Herta has ruled out attempting to run the Indianapolis 500 and the Formula 2 round at Montreal on the same day. The California native, who is a test driver for Cadillac’s Formula 1 team and currently running his maiden season in F2, was previously rumored to contest this year’s Indy 500 with Andretti Global, his IndyCar team for six years (2020-25). Although the option existed prior ...Keep reading Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:50:24 +0000
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Current street course woes make Long Beach “a critical weekend” for Graham Rahal Graham Rahal is hoping to hold onto his welcomed momentum, but warns it’ll be a challenge coming into the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The 37-year-old Ohio native ended a 41-race podium drought with a third-place finish in the last round at Barber Motorsports Park. Although that result helped lift the spirits of both he and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL), there is an element of ...Keep reading Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:48 +0000
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O'Ward: F1 has become an "artificial" show, while IndyCar is where the real racing is Two years ago, Pato O’Ward said there was a deadline to consider the possibility of reaching Formula 1. Now that he is 26 and has established himself as one of the benchmarks in IndyCar, that deadline has passed; however, the Arrow McLaren driver has also lost interest in the F1 due to the new cars and rules. In an interview with FOX Deportes ahead of this weekend's Long Beach race, the ...Keep reading Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:13:50 +0000
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How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Long Beach: Weekend schedule, start time, TV After a two-week break, IndyCar is back with Round No. 5 -- the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Kyle Kirkwood is the defending winner of the event IndyCar will be joined by IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the GTP and GTD classes racing this weekend as well. Kirkwood leads the IndyCar championship at the moment, just two points ahead of Alex Palou, who won the most recent race at ...Keep reading Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:55:01 +0000
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Exclusive Q&A: Mick Schumacher believes 'great things on the horizon' in IndyCar career Mick Schumacher has completed the first four races of his rookie season in the IndyCar Series with at least one race weekend on every track type – oval, road course, and street circuit. But the biggest challenge is still ahead and the official pre-test for the Indianapolis 500 will take place at the end of April. Free practice for the Indy 500 will begin in the second week of May. In an ...Keep reading Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:51:33 +0000
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Mike O’Gara named IndyCar’s Vice President of Competition, Race Engineering Mike O’Gara is joining IndyCar and taking on the role as its Vice President of Competition, Race Engineering. A longtime veteran of the industry, O’Gara will serve as the “senior technical authority” for IndyCar, and lead everything that includes vehicle performance strategy, race engineering, and technical governance across the IndyCar Series and Indy NXT. Additionally, he will be ...Keep reading Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:29 +0000
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Christian Lundgaard: Bye week a chance to “unite” team after Barber pitstop error Christian Lundgaard believes the bye week following a pitstop miscue that took away a possible victory was an opportunity to bring the team closer together. The 24-year-old Dane was in the fight for victory in the previous round at Barber Motorsports Park, but was left settling for second to rival Alex Palou after suffering a delay with the right-rear tire on his final pit stop. The error ...Keep reading Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:52:04 +0000
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Tweaked single-car Fast Six qualifying set for remaining IndyCar street rounds IndyCar is moving forward with an adjusted version of its single-car qualifying format in the Firestone Fast Six for the remaining four street circuit races of the 2026 season, beginning this weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Introduced last month in the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, the traditional knockout style of Segments 1 and 2 dwindled down to six competitors ...Keep reading Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:00:04 +0000
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OpenAI expands partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing to include two races as primary sponsor Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) confirmed OpenAI has expanded its partnership and will now be a primary sponsor for two rounds during the 2026 season in the IndyCar Series. OpenAI, the leading AI research and deployment company, will be the primary sponsor on reigning and four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou’s #10 Honda for this weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, followed by the Freedom ...Keep reading Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:04 +0000
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IndyCar representatives visit the Goiânia Raceway and consider a return to Brazil The Ayrton Senna International Circuit in Goiânia, which hosted a MotoGP race a few weeks ago, welcomed representatives from IndyCar on Friday, April 10, further fueling discussions about a possible return of the series to Brazil. Mark Miles, CEO of Penske Entertainment, was welcomed by the governor of Goiás, Daniel Vilela, and First Lady Iara Vilela. According to the Diário de Goiás, the ...Keep reading Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:28:24 +0000
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AJ Foyt Racing adds Toby Sowery as reserve driver Toby Sowery has been announced as the reserve driver for AJ Foyt Racing for the remainder of the 2026 season in the IndyCar Series. The 29-year-old Briton’s addition is “part of a broader strategic focus on driver development as AJ Foyt Racing continues to evolve its program both within IndyCar and across feeder racing series,” according to the press release. A proven and versatile ...Keep reading Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000
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A closer look at Mick Schumacher's true pace in IndyCar After four races in the IndyCar Series, Mick Schumacher’s best result so far is an 18th-place finish in Phoenix. With 31 total points, he is last in the overall standings and also trails the other rookies. Of course, the numbers only tell half the story, as some misfortune has hit Schumacher early in his IndyCar career. He never even completed a lap at St. Pete due to be collected in an opening ...Keep reading Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:17:56 +0000
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Will Power's father okay after wrestling with armed gunman Bob Power, father of two-time IndyCar champion Will Power, was involved in a frightening incident in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, this week. A 39-year-old suspect led police on a multi-day pursuit, which involved multiple armed carjackings. First, he took a Toyota Rav4 on April 4 in Newton before dumping it on the New England Highway, where he quickly stole another vehicle at gunpoint ...Keep reading Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:11:38 +0000
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Winners and losers from IndyCar at Barber Motorsports Park It was an encore performance by Alex Palou this past Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park. The 28-year-old Spaniard and driver of the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda came in as the defending race winner and had a nearly identical performance; starting on pole, leading 79 laps (two less than last year), and winning by 13.2775s (compared to 16.0035 in 2025) over Christian Lundgaard for a second ...Keep reading Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:34:26 +0000
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Pato O’Ward left searching for answers after “confusing day” at Barber Pato O’Ward came into Barber Motorsports Park riding a wave of three consecutive top five finishes, but that momentum came to an abrupt halt after finishing 17th on Sunday. It was an uncharacteristic weekend considering the Mexican’s success around the 2.3-mile, 17-turn natural terrain road course, which is highlighted by one win (2022), two additional top fives and a sixth-place result in ...Keep reading Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:13:48 +0000
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David Malukas “learned a lot” with tire strategy to take fourth at Barber David Malukas wanted more, but left Barber Motorsports Park satisfied with a fourth-place finish. After starting second on the 2.3-mile, 17-turn natural terrain road course, the Chicago native attempted to keep pace with pole-sitter - and eventual race winner Alex Palou. The impact of starting on a set of softer alternate (red sidewall) tires opposite of Palou’s harder primaries (black ...Keep reading Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:14:03 +0000
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Graham Rahal ends 41-race podium drought with third-place Barber finish Graham Rahal took a hard-earned and long-awaited podium result in the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park. The Ohio native rolled off third after an impressive qualifying display Saturday on a used set of softer alternate tires. Once the green flag dropped, he was a steady frontrunner throughout the contest, holding down second-place for a majority of the race - ...Keep reading Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:31:14 +0000
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Late pit stop error denies Christian Lundgaard chance of IndyCar win The stat sheet will show Christian Lundgaard charging from 10th to finish second in the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, but there is still discontent from the 24-year-old Dane knowing a victory was in play at Barber Motorsports Park. Lundgaard was a force from the drop of the green flag, cutting through the field and elevating to third after the initial cycle of pit stops. He found ...Keep reading Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:35:15 +0000
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