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Mexico – Pato O’Ward Denmark – Christian Lundgaard Spain – Alex Palou While the likes of Romain Grosjean and Marcus Ericsson show that the IndyCar Series can be a top-flight destination to compete once your Formula 1 career is ...

Darts, pool, a cow and a lot of learning: Grosjean’s Indy 500

It’s been a wild Month of May for Romain Grosjean. In fact, it’s been a wild sophomore year for the ex-Formula 1 star turned IndyCar fan favourite turned Graham Rahal aggressor. Last year Grosjean’s return to racing after his ...

Shell to become IndyCar’s fuel supplier from next year

Shell and Pennzoil branding frequently adorns Team Penske cars each weekend. Photo: Kevin Dejewski Shell is set to become the official fuel supplier of the NTT IndyCar series starting in 2023, displacing Speedway as the series’ fuel provider. Speedway ...

Mc Laren reveals plan for new IndyCar team HQ amid expansion

McLaren has announced plans for a major new headquarters for its IndyCar programme. The Formula 1 squad took majority ownership of the Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team last year, having originally gone into partnership with what was previously the ...

2023 Indy 500 logo revealed alongside extended Gainbridge sponsorship

The 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 has been given an official logo, which was revealed on Wednesday leading up this year’s race weekend. The inside of the new logo is a colored black, which embodies class and prestige, ...

The wheels fell off in 2021 – Can Rahal end a 30-year wait?

In last year’s Indianapolis 500, while his rivals raced on, Graham Rahal sunk to his knees in the middle of the track. It didn’t matter that cars were circling, he was overcome with emotion and looking to the sky ...

Ganassi: Johnson has ‘lifted our team’

Johnson has been an asset to the Ganassi team, even as he is still learning the IndyCar ropes. Photo: Kevin Dejewski When Jimmie Johnson shifted his career from NASCAR to IndyCar in 2021, he joined one of the most ...

The wheels fell off in 2021 – Can Rahal end a 45-year wait?

IndyCar Podcast: Dixon on his Indy 500 pole position

The fastest Indianapolis 500 pole winner ever, Scott Dixon, joins The Race IndyCar Podcast to recap his stunning qualifying run. Chip Ganassi Racing driver Dixon explains the feeling behind the wheel going 234mph, how he knew the pole laps ...

Sato fastest as high winds disrupt Indy 500 qualifying prep

Takuma Sato topped another Indianapolis 500 practice session for his new team Dale Coyne Racing, as gusty wins prompted hairy moments for drivers out on track. It was a confusing Fast Friday session unlike those experienced in recent years. ...

Winners and losers from 2022 Indy 500 qualifying

Chip Ganassi Racing Rinus VeeKay Romain Grosjean Indy, IndyCar and the battle for safety Santino Ferrucci McLaughlin’s gamble, weather saves Newgarden Tech infringement killed Montoya’s big chance Recent winners Andretti, Rahal struggle The fastest pole run in Indianapolis 500 ...

Alonso’s ‘less love’ for Indy 500 regrettable – and confusing

Fernando Alonso has blamed the difficulty in following other cars and overtaking at the Indianapolis 500 is one of the reasons the Spaniard isn’t planning a return to the event. Alonso wants to secure the triple crown of motorsport ...

Money wasn’t enough – a bizarre fight for an Indy 500 entry

You know the story. There’s a talented group of people but they just can’t get the funding together to compete where they want. It’s going to cost them an entry into the next event/race. This isn’t that. This is ...

Is ‘Hooligan Herta’ a serious option for a Mc Laren F1 seat?

Colton Herta’s upcoming Formula 1 test with McLaren will be key to the team deciding if he is given a chance on a grand prix weekend as well. The more interesting question is whether he, or fellow IndyCar ace ...

Fairytale Indy 500 winner still feeling benefits of its win

It’s a year on from one of the most impressive Indy 500 wins we’ve ever seen. Rocking up at the speedway last year, I don’t think there was anyone in any doubt of Helio Castroneves’s ability at the speedway, ...

Six Indy 500 dark horses and the heroics they need to match

Juan Pablo Montoya Simon Pagenaud Will Power Alexander Rossi Santino Ferrucci Helio Castroneves The Indianapolis 500 is famous for the kind of Hollywood movie script style storylines it produces each year. With that in mind, The Race has chosen ...

How Alonso’s 2019 Indy 500 scourge pulled off his famous upset

0.0129s over 10 miles. That was the difference that allowed David to beat Goliath in 2019. That was the last time the Juncos Racing team took on the Indianapolis 500, until this year when it returns with rookie driver ...

IndyCar’s engine war twist came at a bad time for Chevy

Off the back of four straight IndyCar manufacturer championship defeats, Chevrolet came into 2022 reinvigorated – winning four of the first five races with the same record in poles. But that pales in significance to the company’s desire to ...

Dixon takes Indy 500 pole with stunning 234mph run

Scott Dixon delivered the second best four-lap average qualifying run – and the fastest that has counted for pole – in Indianapolis 500 history to earn the top spot on the grid for the event for a fifth time. ...

The iconic Indy 500 bump day shocks that we’ll miss in 2022

The other big bumping story – 2019 HEARTBREAK FOR A CHAMP CAR MINNOW – 2008 Junqueira taken out for a bumped driver – 2009 Penske isn’t the only giant to fail bump day + added controversy – 2011 INDY’S ...

Photo Gallery: Every Indy 500 Winner from 1911-Present

If you're looking for Indy winner reference material, here's your sign.

Lighter Aeroscreen in works for 2024 IndyCar season

The Aeroscreen could see an upgrade introduced in just over a year. Photo: Kevin Dejewski The NTT IndyCar Series is on track to introduce an updated version of its Aeroscreen cockpit protection device in time for the 2024 season. ...

Team Penske Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Roger Penske's First Indy 500 Victory

Mark Donohue scored Penske's first Indianapolis 500 triumph on May 27, 1972.

Palou tops frantic Monday practice, Kellett crashes

Alex Palou led another session that was filled with Ganassi drivers at the top of the charts. Photo: Kevin Dejewski Alex Palou turned the fastest lap in Monday’s Indianapolis 500 practice session, logging a lap of 229.441 MPH around ...

Lack of secrets in Ganassi garage provides undeniable advantage

It’s all smiles for the entire Chip Ganassi Racing team after qualifying. Photo: IndyCar Even more impressive than the large margin by which Scott Dixon earned pole for this year’s Indianapolis 500 was just how strong the entire Chip ...

Dixon removed more downforce after nearly crashing in first qualifying run

Dixon speeds past the timing tower in Sunday’s pole-winning qualifying run. Photo: Kevin Dejewski Scott Dixon blazed to pole for this year’s Indianapolis 500, setting a four-lap average speed on Sunday that was well ahead of his nearest rival. ...

Jimmie Johnson Flirts with Disaster at Indy 500 Qualifying

Near brush with the wall ends with 12th starting position for his first Indianapolis 500.

Indy 500 Starting Lineup: Scott Dixon Shocks Field with Record 234.046 MPH Pole Effort

Everything you missed from Indianapolis as Dixon posts quickest four-lap qualifying speed in Indy 500 history.

Dixon storms to second consecutive Indy 500 pole

Dixon set the all-time record for four-lap qualifying at Indianapolis. Photo: Kevin Dejewski Scott Dixon has taken pole for the 106th Indianapolis 500, beating out a bevy of his Chip Ganassi team-mates to earn the top spot. Dixon had ...

Sato describes decision not to lift despite hitting wall

Sato was smiling while describing his touch with the wall in qualifying. Photo: Kevin Dejewski During Saturday’s qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, Takuma Sato bounced his Dale Coyne Racing Honda off the wall while pushing hard out of turn ...

Weather ends first day of Indy 500 qualifying early

Rinus VeeKay set the fastest lap of the day, and is among 12 drivers advancing to Sunday’s qualifying sessions. Photo: Kevin Dejewski Saturday’s Indianapolis qualifying session has been ended early on account of rain and storms moving into the ...

Early Indy 500 qualifiers underestimated perfect track conditions

Grosjean was one of the drivers that benefitted from an early qualifying draw. Photo: Kevin Dejewski Qualifications are underway for the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500, and those who went out on track first are currently sitting with ...

Carpenter speeds to fastest lap in morning practice

Carpenter set the fastest lap in the short morning practice session. Photo: Kevin Dejewski Ed Carpenter has set the fastest lap of the short Saturday morning practice session for this year’s Indy 500, lapping the circuit at 234.410 MPH. ...

Gusty winds make for treacherous Fast Friday at Indianapolis

Takuma Sato was fastest for the third consecutive day of practice. Photo: IndyCar Fast Friday, the day when drivers preparing for the Indianapolis 500 are given extra pressure in the turbocharger and allowed to run at qualifying speeds, was ...

Something's Missing: No Bump Day at Indy 500 Leaves Empty Feeling

Indy 500 officials quietly remove references to Bump Day from the qualifying schedule after just 33 cars enter the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Indy 500 Legend A.J. Foyt Honored with Special Baby Borg

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner was the center of attention Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Rick Mears: Consequences If Helio Castroneves Wins Fifth Indy 500

Mears also adds that if former Team Penske driver graduates from 'Four-Win Club' at Indy, it would be great for the sport.

Indy 500 qualifying format needs to be more consistent – Rahal

Rahal is competing in his 15th Indianapolis 500 this year. Photo: IndyCar The qualifying format has changed for this year’s Indianapolis 500, with multiple rounds of knockout qualifying taking place Sunday afternoon to decide the pole winner. The format ...

Sato on top again in busy Thursday Indy 500 practice

Takuma Sato once again looked fast around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo: Kevin Dejewski Takuma Sato was once again fastest in Thursday’s Indianapolis 500 practice, putting in a lap averaging 227.519 MPH. With Wednesday’s session rained out, Sato has ...

How Six-time IndyCar Champ Scott Dixon is Coping with 'Horrendous' Start to Season

Dixon, a 51-race winner, is winless in his last 18 IndyCar races.

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