Mick Schumacher’s IndyCar debut ends in crash at St. Pete Grand Prix
It was a rough fresh start for two-time IndyCar champion Will Power in his first race with a new team, and same for Mick Schumacher in his series debut.
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Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12M ruling
Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the four-time IndyCar champion’s breach of contract dispute with McLaren Racing, and the Spanish driver acknowledged Friday he mishandled the situation.
IMS says 110th Indianapolis 500 could sell out in early May
IMS and IndyCar President Doug Boles said at this point in the year, ticket sales are ahead of last year when the race sold out.
Cadillac F1 unveils black and white design for race cars
CEO Dan Towriss called the design — unveiled in a Super Bowl ad — “bold, modern and unmistakably American.”
Coca-Cola replacing Pepsi as official soft drink sponsor at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Under the new deal, Coca-Cola Consolidated will serve as the official partner of the Indy 500 Red Carpet and will participate in multiple community activations, including Indy 500 Porch Parties and Bike to the 500.
NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters during Michael Jordan’s antitrust suit
The federal antitrust lawsuit holds the potential to drastically reshape the way NASCAR operates and could have indirect impacts on IndyCar and the motorsports industry.
Michael Jordan’s legal team races against time in antitrust trial against NASCAR
Jordan’s involvement in the court case has put a spotlight on NASCAR that it doesn’t want.
Cadillac F1 to make its pitch as U.S. team with Super Bowl ad
Fishers-based Cadillac F1 is timing the reveal in a bid to build a fan base ahead of the team’s inaugural race in Melbourne, Australia, in March.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher to IndyCar lineup
The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is leaving Formula 1 for IndyCar after 43 career starts in F1.
IMS, Gainbridge ink sponsorship extension for Indy 500
Gainbridge has been the presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 since its 103rd running in 2019.
McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
The 2025 Indianapolis 500 winner has maintained his contracts with McLaren were “based on lies,” and he’d never have a chance to race in F1.
Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year extension with Andretti Global after breakout season
Kirkwood is the only driver to win titles in all three IndyCar development series in consecutive years.
Marco Andretti retires from racing, ending era for Andretti family at Indy 500
Next year’s Indianapolis 500 will not have an Andretti in the field for the first time since 2005.
Colton Herta’s move to Formula 2 with Hitech brings him closer to Formula 1 dream
Because Herta does not have the super license required to compete in F1, he will switch from IndyCar to F2 this year to prep him for F1 while pursuing the license.
Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis for IndyCar test
Mick Schumacher, the 26-year-old son of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher, may be looking for a fresh start after his once-promising career got derailed in Europe.
NASCAR teams urge settlement as trial looms for Michael Jordan’s antitrust suit against series
Teams have gone on record calling for both a settlement and the protection of the charter system that is at the heart of NASCAR’s business model and the focal point of the court fight.
Cadillac F1 team announces multiyear partnership with Jim Beam
The deal follows a June announcement in which Tommy Hilfiger, an American fashion brand, was named the official apparel partner for the Fishers-based team that will debut on the Formula 1 grid in 2026.
Brittany Force, ‘Queen of Speed,’ to retire after record-breaking season
Force set the new NHRA Top Fuel world speed record last weekend at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Now she’s ready to focus on starting a family.
Will Power out at Penske: Team confirms Australian will not return for 18th season
Power, 44, won two IndyCar titles and the Indianapolis 500 for Roger Penske. He ranks fourth all-time in IndyCar victories.
Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong’s contract after strong season
In his first year in the No. 66, Armstrong has logged 10 top-10 finishes and podiumed at Iowa Speedway. It was just the second podium of his IndyCar career.