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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Photo gallery: Arrow McLaren opens North American headquarters
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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How IndyCar, Fox each win in deal that gives media giant minority ownership
Executives, team officials and industry experts told IBJ they believe the Fox investment will help IndyCar better compete for fans in an increasingly crowded sports landscape.
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IBJ Podcast: Doug Boles on his ‘physically and emotionally draining’ May in dual role for Speedway, IndyCar
Boles discusses delivering bad news to Roger Penske in the glare of high-profile penalties before the Indy 500—plus efforts to improve car inspections and create an independent officiating board. And are TV blackouts really necessary?
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Fox network plans to apply its ‘in your face’ attitude to 500 debut
Fox Sports, which launched in 1994 with an entertaining approach to broadcasting NFL games, will carry the race for the first time as part of a multiyear contract with the NTT IndyCar Series.
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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.
IndyCar set for season opener at St. Petersburg as Alex Palou chases 4th straight title
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.
IndyCar locks in Honda and Chevrolet with new deals, ending 2 years of Honda exit talk
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.
UPDATE: Trump says an IndyCar race will come to Washington, DC
The race, to take place in August, is designed to be part of the America250 celebrations this year.
Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin’s race strategist
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.
Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
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.
NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents’ advice
The federal lawsuit holds the potential to drastically reshape the way NASCAR operates and could have indirect impacts on IndyCar and the motorsports industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Andretti Global hires Ron Ruzewski as team principal, reuniting him with driver Will Power
Ruzewski was one of three Team Penske executives fired during an Indianapolis 500 scandal.
Will Power lands at Andretti Global after parting ways with Team Penske
Power closed the door on his 17-year career with Team Penske with the announcement Wednesday that he will replace Colton Herta at Andretti Global.
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.
IndyCar to get first new console video game in more than 20 years
iRacing Studios plans to produce the new IndyCar console and PC game for PlayStation, Xbox and Steam platforms in 2026.
Alex Palou and his boss dismiss Red Bull F1 rumors as ‘clickbait’
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou wondered if the rumor was a deliberate attempt to cloud his dominating IndyCar season.