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Fuel company will be a full-season INDYCAR sponsor for the first time since 1973.

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Start of the 2025 Road America race.

INDYCAR Announces Framework of Independent Officiating

Marcus Ericsson

Motivated Drivers Have Something to Prove in 2026

Alex Palou and Barry Wanser

Inside Line: Driver/Strategist Pairings To Watch in 2026

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Eric Smith

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Motivated Drivers Have Something to Prove in 2026

Ericsson, Dixon, Newgarden, Power and VeeKay are high on the list to watch.

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Inside Line: Driver/Strategist Pairings To Watch in 2026

The full-season field features an assortment of interesting pairings for 2026.

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Eric Smith

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CGR's Simpson Ready to Take Next Step in Third Season

Still just 21 years old, Simpson turned heads several times in 2025, including a battle with Scott McLaughlin.

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Inside Line Extra: Biggest Story at Ed Carpenter Racing

Rasmussen scored first series win in 2025; what's next for team in 2026?

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Eric Smith

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Palou Celebrates Indy 500 Win, INDYCAR Titles in Spain

Chip Ganassi Racing driver became the first Indy winner from his country.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Community Works Together for Olympic Sled

Virginia athlete receives help from Firestone, Arrow McLaren and Dallara, among others.

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Inside Line: News Item Eager to Have Announced

News of Indy 500 lineup, the new car program, officiating are still to come.

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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2026 Story at Rahal Letterman Lanigan?

The continued development of 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year Louis Foster (photo) is catching the eye of one Inside Line panelist.

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Inside Line: Most Compelling INDYCAR Rookie Story Ever?

Nigel Mansell's (photo) move to the INDYCAR SERIES in 1993 as the reigning Formula One World Champion made headlines around the world.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher’s Arrival Continues U-Turn in Fortunes for RLL

The Formula One veteran (photo) will compete in all 17 races in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule in 2026, including his first oval races.

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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2026 Story at Team Penske?

This new series continues with a look at the most pressing questions surrounding Team Penske in 2026, including whether Josef Newgarden (photo) can return to championship form after a down year in 2025.

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Inside Line: Driver You Wish Was on Borg-Warner Trophy?

Michael Andretti (photo), who has led more Indianapolis 500 laps than any non-winning driver, was the pick of one Inside Line panelist for the driver they most wished had won "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Simpson's Car to Carry Iconic Colors of Sunoco

Fuel company will be a full-season INDYCAR sponsor for the first time since 1973.

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Eric Smith

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INDYCAR Champions Set to Compete in Rolex 24 At Daytona

Palou, Dixon, Power and Bourdais among the drivers for the 64th-annual endurance sports car race.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

CGR's Simpson Ready to Take Next Step in Third Season

Still just 21 years old, Simpson turned heads several times in 2025, including a battle with Scott McLaughlin.

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Inside Line Extra: Biggest Story at Ed Carpenter Racing

Rasmussen scored first series win in 2025; what's next for team in 2026?

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Palou Celebrates Indy 500 Win, INDYCAR Titles in Spain

Chip Ganassi Racing driver became the first Indy winner from his country.

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Power Confirmed To First Chance at Rolex 24 At Daytona

Two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2018 Indy 500 winner driving for 75 Express.

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Juncos Hollinger Racing Confirms Return of Sting Ray Robb

Idaho driver set for second season with team, fourth season in NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher’s Arrival Continues U-Turn in Fortunes for RLL

The Formula One veteran (photo) will compete in all 17 races in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule in 2026, including his first oval races.

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F1 Veteran Mick Schumacher To Drive For RLL in Entire 2026 Season

The Swiss-born driver (photo) is the son of seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher.

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Indy 500 Winner Alex Palou Unveils Image on Borg-Warner Trophy

The Spaniard's bas-relief, sterling silver image (photo) became the 112th affixed to the iconic trophy, the most famous in global motorsports.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Notebook: Dan Wheldon, Takuma Sato Sons Excelling in Macau

Sebastian Wheldon (photo, credit Hiro Matsumoto) qualified on the pole in the FIA Formula 4 race at the 72nd Macau Grand Prix.

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Arrow McLaren Signs Ryan Hunter-Reay for Fourth Indy 500 Entry

The 2012 INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo, courtesy Arrow McLaren) will look to drive to his second Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory on May 24, 2026.

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Simpson's Car to Carry Iconic Colors of Sunoco

Fuel company will be a full-season INDYCAR sponsor for the first time since 1973.

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Inside Line Extra: Biggest Story at Ed Carpenter Racing

Rasmussen scored first series win in 2025; what's next for team in 2026?

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Community Works Together for Olympic Sled

Virginia athlete receives help from Firestone, Arrow McLaren and Dallara, among others.

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Juncos Hollinger Racing Confirms Return of Sting Ray Robb

Idaho driver set for second season with team, fourth season in NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher’s Arrival Continues U-Turn in Fortunes for RLL

The Formula One veteran (photo) will compete in all 17 races in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule in 2026, including his first oval races.

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F1 Veteran Mick Schumacher To Drive For RLL in Entire 2026 Season

The Swiss-born driver (photo) is the son of seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher.

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Indy 500 Winner Alex Palou Unveils Image on Borg-Warner Trophy

The Spaniard's bas-relief, sterling silver image (photo) became the 112th affixed to the iconic trophy, the most famous in global motorsports.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Notebook: Dan Wheldon, Takuma Sato Sons Excelling in Macau

Sebastian Wheldon (photo, credit Hiro Matsumoto) qualified on the pole in the FIA Formula 4 race at the 72nd Macau Grand Prix.

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Arrow McLaren Signs Ryan Hunter-Reay for Fourth Indy 500 Entry

The 2012 INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo, courtesy Arrow McLaren) will look to drive to his second Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory on May 24, 2026.

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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Extends Louis Foster With Multiyear Deal

The 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year (photo) earned his first career pole at Road America.

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Foyt Team, New Partners To Raise Funds for Homes For Our Troops

Santino Ferrucci will race in this patriotic livery (photo) for the entire season in 2026, as new team partners Hendricks Commercial Properties and Geronimo Hospitality Group take the reins of this fundraising program.

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Caio Collet Climbing to INDYCAR SERIES With AJ Foyt Racing in 2026

The Brazilian (photo), who won four races in two seasons of INDY NXT by Firestone competition, will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet for the entire 17-race season and compete for Rookie of the Year honors.