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The Indianapolis 500 has gone from sharing a ‘day’ with its triple crown sister race, Monaco, to a race in the same time zone…Canada. What will the implications be for the Indy 500, IndyCar series, Formula 1, and for fans of both series? One Problem Solved: No More Indy 500 and Monaco GP Clash For…
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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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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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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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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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Takuma Sato is back. IndyCar team Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) have announced that the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato will return to the team for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Will Buxton: ‘IndyCar is motorsports’ best kept secret’ IndyCar History Takuma Sato first joined the American racing series back in 2010…
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The NTT IndyCar Series is always full of high-speed action, drama and entertainment – both on and off track. Each year, drivers from around the world compete across super speedways, street circuits, traditional circuits and ovals – including the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway – to determine who will become the IndyCar Champion. In 2025, the…
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Co Author: Jamie Cooper Despite minimal practice time leading up to qualifying weekend, Indiana weather gave the city of Speedway great weather to kick of the first day of 2024 Indianapolis 500 qualifying. The largest single day sporting event in the world has a two day qualifying weekend. Day 1 of the 2024 Indianapolis 500…
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Andretti Autosport and Colton Herta have agreed a contract extension to the end of the 2027 season. Colton Herta, who impressed on a recent Formula 1 test with Mclaren was courted by Redbull to fill the seat left by Gasly (who eventually moved to Alpine) however the Indycar winner, Herta did not have the required…
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Marcus Ericsson has won an eventful Indy 500 ahead of Mclaren’s Pato O’Ward. The Swedish driver drove an exceptional race, withholding pressure from the McLaren of Pato O’Ward after a late red flag bunched up the field . The race started with Alex Palou out in front swapping the lead with Scott Dixon. A badly…