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MAR 18, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Familiar Testing Grounds Help Jacob Abel Adapt to Hybrid
Jacob Abel (photo) is an NTT INDYCAR SERIES rookie this season with Dale Coyne Racing after winning races in INDY NXT by Firestone.
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MAR 14, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Christian Lundgaard Continues To Shape Arrow McLaren Car to His Style
Christian Lundgaard (photo) finished seventh in the season-opening race at St. Petersburg, the best result of any of the three Arrow McLaren drivers.
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MAR 12, 2025
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Paul Kelly

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Test Patterns: Will Power Cuts to Chase at Barber
Christian Lundgaard (photo) continued his quick adjustment to new surroundings at Arrow McLaren during a private test Tuesday at Barber Motorsports Park.
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MAR 11, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Aiming Higher after Solid Start with MSR
The Swedish driver (photo) finished seventh in the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding.
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MAR 07, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rinus VeeKay Proves Easy Fit with Coyne in St. Pete Top-10 Finish
Rinus VeeKay (photo) placed ninth at St. Petersburg, the first top-10 finish for Dale Coyne Racing since September 2023.
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MAR 06, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Salvages Points from Challenging Opening Race
Pato O'Ward (photo) gained 12 spots -- more than any other driver -- from start to finish March 2 at St. Petersburg.
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MAR 05, 2025
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Inside Line: Biggest St. Pete Takeaway?
The continued near-flawless execution of Chip Ganassi Racing's crew for Alex Palou (photo) captured the eye of one member of the Inside Line panel.
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MAR 04, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Alex Palou Stays Glued to Top Spot
Eric Smith of INDYCAR.com is back to rank the top 10 drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES after each of the 17 races this season.
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MAR 04, 2025
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FOX Coverage Attracts 45 Percent More Viewers to St. Pete Race
FOX's telecast from St. Petersburg was the most-watched NTT INDYCAR SERIES race other than the Indianapolis 500 since 2011.
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MAR 03, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Alex Palou (photo) already has given his rivals a headache as he started defense of his two consecutive titles with a victory in St. Petersburg.
thumbnail for Paddock Buzz: New Fan A-Rod Loves St. Pete Thrill Ride
MAR 02, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: New Fan A-Rod Loves St. Pete Thrill Ride
News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at St. Petersburg, which included a visit from baseball legend Alex Rodriguez (photo, left).
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MAR 02, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Communication Breakdown Hurts Scott Dixon’s Chances
Scott Dixon (photo) earned the 143rd podium finish of his illustrious career Sunday after finishing second at St. Petersburg.