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Last time out, we saw Alex Palou take not only his first Oval win, but his first Indy 500 victory. Last weekend’s IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix saw the Spaniard struggle however as a myriad of drivers rose to the occasion to try and beat him. In the end, the victor was a familiar face –…
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It’s been a few weeks since we last saw the Indy NXT drivers out on track, battling for the win at the Sonsio Grand Prix. But last weekend, they were back out in force for the Detroit Grand Prix. Once again, Championship Leader Dennis Hauger was the man that everybody wanted to beat. But would…
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The INDYCAR 2025 Detroit Grand Prix qualifying session was the definition of intense: close walls, close calls, close times. The drivers delivered drama from the opening laps of Group 1 to the final seconds of the Firestone Fast 6. Colton Herta reminded everyone why he should be in the running to unseat Alex Palou as…
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The 2025 Indy 500 was the 109th running of the legendary event. It brought with it chaos thanks to a 45-minute delay to the race after a light down-pour hit the track. But it wouldn’t be the only chaotic moment. In a day of cautions and delays, Alex Palou came out on top. The Spaniard secured…
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As the NTT INDYCAR Series moves on from a historic Indy 500 and heads to the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix, Alex Palou’s dominance is undeniable. However, the challenging street circuit could provide an opportunity for his rivals to stop his rampage. Here are a few of the top contenders to look for this weekend. Arrow…
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The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 took place last weekend. Right from the start and up until the very end, it was an unpredictable, chaotic and frantic race. All thirty three drivers were also attempting to win this fabled race in front of a sell out crowd. Alex Palou won not only his first…
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Penske Entertainment: Paul Hurley
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So far, the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will not be remembered for its on-track drama but for a rule breach scandal that is changing INDYCAR’s officiating. Team Penske dismissed President Tim Cindric, Managing Director Ron Ruzewski, and General manager Kyle Moyer just days before the race. The Team Penske fallout has snowballed into…
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Robert Shwartzman entered the Indy 500 qualifying weekend on the back foot. With both himself and his team, PREMA, having no previous experience on an oval, Shwartzman was predicted to be one of four drivers battling it out for the last spot on the grid. In a sensational turn of events, the rookie outperformed the…
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As we gear up for the 109th Running of the Indy 500, let’s take a look back in time. The 1969 Indy 500 was more than just a race. It was a defining moment in motorsport history. For Mario Andretti, it was the crowning achievement he had chased for years. But in an ironic twist…
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Following on from one of the main stories that shook the Indianapolis paddock yesterday afternoon, both Will Power and Josef Newgarden have been penalised! The Team Penske drivers will start at the back of the field for Sunday’s 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The drama comes just over a year after Team Penske were…
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The fifth round of the 2025 IndyCar Season took place last weekend with the Sonsio Grand Prix. While Alex Palou notched up yet another victory, it was still a fascinating race with plenty of juicy talking points to delve into once the race came to end. From resurgent teams to outstanding drives and the first…
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The Indy NXT Sonsio Grand Prix saw a double header take place for the Championship last weekend. Dennis Hauger was once again on fine form – but the Norwegian didn’t have it all his own way. Main Championship rival Lochie Hughes capitalized on his misfortunes and was able to close the points difference between the…
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There’s been no stopping Alex Palou in the opening stint of the 2025 IndyCar season. Heading into Alabama, success continued, with the Spaniard untouchable throughout the weekend. Palou increased his advantage at the top of the standings to 60 points, securing his third victory of the season after leading 81 out of the 91 laps. …
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Indy NXT went racing in Alabama last weekend for Round Two of the 2025 Season. Dennis Hauger picked up where he left off in St. Petersburg as the Norwegian Driver dominated the weekend. But there was more to the action with plenty of drama behind him. Here’s everything that you need to know. Indy NXT…
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Kyle Kirkwood knows what it takes to win on the Streets of Long Beach. It was the site of the 26 year old’s first IndyCar win back in 2023. Coming off the back of a challenging 2024, Kirkwood has finished the opening two races of the 2025 season inside the top ten. Heading into this…
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IndyCar returned to the Thermal Club last weekend for the second round of the 2025 Season. With both Arrow McLaren’s locking out the front row in Qualifying, it looked liked the Papaya outfit would dominate the Grand Prix. But would they be able to stop the reigning IndyCar Champion, Alex Palou? The short answer, was…
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On March 9th, at the beginning of Women’s History Month, British driver Katherine Legge became NASCAR’s first female driver since Danica Patrick in 2018.
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Alex Palou secured his first win around the streets of St. Petersburg, setting a strong start to his 2025 title challenge. The NTT IndyCar series returned after 167 days, kickstarting its landmark year in St. Petersburg, Florida. Alex Palou began his three-peat bid with a win around the unforgiving streets of St. Petersburg. IndyCar veterans…