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IndyCar unveils track layout for inaugural Freedom 250

March 9, 2026
Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

The street circuit features a seven-turn, 1.7-mile track that will see IndyCar drivers racing past iconic Washington, D.C., landmarks.

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Photo gallery: Arrow McLaren opens North American headquarters

February 5, 2026
Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

During Wednesday’s grand opening event, Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward and CEO Zak Brown said they were looking forward to IndyCar’s newest race this season, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

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NTT lengthens sponsorship, expands tech partnership with IndyCar

May 22, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The multiyear extension includes the deployment of new AI-powered app features for fans and advanced tech services for the series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials.

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Penalized teams say rules violations not intended to give drivers edge for Indy 500 qualifying

May 18, 2026 | Associated Press

Meanwhile, Monday’s rain-shortened practice was interrupted by a crash that damaged four cars and sent 2016 Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi to the hospital for evaluation.

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Legge aims to become first woman to complete racing’s ‘Double’ at Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600

May 13, 2026 | Associated Press

Since 1994, five drivers have competed in both races, but Tony Stewart remains the only one to complete all 1,100 miles.

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Lundgaard wins Grand Prix, hopes to carry momentum into Indy 500

May 9, 2026 | Associated Press

The Danish driver snapped a 47-race winless streak, beating David Malukas to the yard of bricks by 4.763 seconds for the second win of his career and first in nearly three years.

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Alex Palou lands multiyear Ganassi contract extension after banner week at Indy testing

May 1, 2026 | Associated Press

Since joining Chip Ganassi Racing six seasons ago, Spanish driver Alex Palou has shown to be a generational talent who is quickly working his way through IndyCar’s record books.

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IndyCar plans ambitious race in D.C. for America’s birthday

April 24, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix represents a $25 million bet by IndyCar to put the series at center stage during America’s 250th birthday celebration.

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Mick Schumacher’s IndyCar debut ends in crash at St. Pete Grand Prix

March 1, 2026 | Associated Press

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

February 27, 2026 | Associated Press

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.

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IndyCar set for season opener at St. Petersburg as Alex Palou chases 4th straight title

February 26, 2026 | Associated Press

IndyCar has a healthy 18-race schedule this year, the most events since the 2014 season, and for the first time in years, the series won’t go weeks between the opener and the next race.

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IndyCar locks in Honda and Chevrolet with new deals, ending 2 years of Honda exit talk

February 12, 2026 | Associated Press

This multiyear announcement extends Chevrolet’s participation in IndyCar, where it has won nine of 14 championships since returning to the series in 2012. Honda began IndyCar competition in 1994 and has been an engine supplier for over 30 years.

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UPDATE: Trump says an IndyCar race will come to Washington, DC

January 30, 2026 | Associated Press

The race, to take place in August, is designed to be part of the America250 celebrations this year.

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Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin’s race strategist

January 30, 2026 | Associated Press

When Josef Newgarden and Will Power’s cars failed inspection moments before they were due to run for the pole at Indianapolis last May, Roger Penske fired his top three executives, including Cindric.

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Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit

January 23, 2026 | Associated Press

The IndyCar driver said after the ruling that he was “disappointed that any damages have been awarded to McLaren” but has not decided on his next legal step.

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NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents’ advice

December 10, 2025 | Associated Press

The federal lawsuit holds the potential to drastically reshape the way NASCAR operates and could have indirect impacts on IndyCar and the motorsports industry.

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NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters during Michael Jordan’s antitrust suit

December 10, 2025 | Associated Press

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.

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Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher to IndyCar lineup

November 24, 2025 | Associated Press

The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is leaving Formula 1 for IndyCar after 43 career starts in F1.

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McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages

November 5, 2025 | Associated Press

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.

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Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year extension with Andretti Global after breakout season

November 3, 2025 | Associated Press

Kirkwood is the only driver to win titles in all three IndyCar development series in consecutive years.

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Colton Herta’s move to Formula 2 with Hitech brings him closer to Formula 1 dream

October 21, 2025 | Associated Press

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.

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Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis for IndyCar test

October 14, 2025 | Associated Press

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.

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