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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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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…
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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 Championship returns on March 1st with three new rookies joining the grid for the 2025 season.
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Renowned Formula One presenter, Will Buxton, departs the sport after two decades, joining IndyCar for the 2025 season.
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IndyCar got back on track this week as the drivers geared up for two days of Pre-Season Testing at the Sebring International Raceway. With every driver for the upcoming season now confirmed and a brand new team on the grid in the form of PREMA, everyone was eager to climb back into the cars and…
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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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The Circuit of the Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing since 2012, and provides plenty of thrills for spectators. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.513 km Number of Laps 56 Race Lap Record 1:13.169 (Charles Leclerc – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.029 (Valtteri Bottas – 2019) First Grand Prix 2012 First Race Winner Lewis…
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PREMA Racing has announced that Callum Ilott will race for the team in their debut NTT IndyCar Championship season in 2025. In 2017, Ilott first joined PREMA Racing to compete in the Formula 3 European Championship. During his time with the team, he delivered six wins and 11 podium finishes. He later went on to…
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Prema Indycar have announced that they will be using numbers #83 and #90 in their debut NTT Indycar Series Championship campaign, beginning in 2025. Current Team Principal of Prema, Angelo Rosin, founded the organisation in 1983 alongside Giorgio Piccolo. The number of car #83 was chosen for this tie to their heritage. Prema decided to…