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Felix Rosenqvist’s historic win will be remembered for the finish. Even with an interesting Month of May practice and qualifying, the race itself was a drama-filled story from the early laps. The win came down to just 0.0233s, but the 110th Indianapolis 500 also saw 70 lead changes from 14 different drivers. Additionally, the race…
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Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 is usually a slow burn, but the weather turned the 2026 edition into a sprint. After rain washed out Saturday’s running, Sunday became “Super Sunday.” Teams and drivers had one afternoon for a one‑shot, four‑lap average speed run. The entire grid was decided in a single, ever-evolving day. Sunday Qualifying:…
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Alex Palou converted P2 on the grid into victory in the 2026 GP of Long Beach. Palou beat polesitter Felix Rosenqvist after a mid-race caution wreaked havoc on the teams’ strategies. Early Action Rosenqvist led from the start and controlled the opening stint. Palou muscled past Pato O’Ward on lap two into Turn 1 to…
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Felix Rosenqvist turned Meyer Shank Racing’s perfect Saturday into a statement by taking pole for the 2026 Acura Long Beach GP Qualifying in a tense Firestone Fast Six. We look at how IndyCar’s multi-segment qualifying format shook out on the tight California street circuit. Round 1, Group 1 MSR and Arrow McLaren came out swinging…
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With an 18-race calendar featuring new and returning venues, record-breaking broadcast exposure, and a newly christened officiating structure, the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season is in position to be the most memorable in recent history. The Unser Open Test let drivers and teams get their eye in ahead of the season. But, as it looks,…
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We’re just past the halfway point of the 2025 IndyCar season, and with it comes the inevitable rendition of IndyCar Grid musical chairs. As always, what you’ve done lately (and who’s paying your bills) often matters more than career highlights or reputation. Let’s all remember, you’re only as good as your last race. Glimpses into…
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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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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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McLaren are suing IndyCar champion and F1 hopeful Alex Palou for over $32 million after he backed out of their contract to join the Woking based team. Alex Palou has found himself embroiled in yet another contract dispute, with McLaren taking legal action after he backed out of being an IndyCar and reserve F1 driver…