Lundgaard wins Grand Prix, hopes to carry momentum into Indy 500
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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Cadillac’s new F1 team makes its US debut in Miami
Fishers-based Cadillac F1 is focused on showing progress made from race to race, and even though Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas finished near the bottom of the running order Sunday, it was still considered a successful day.
Alex Palou lands multiyear Ganassi contract extension after banner week at Indy testing
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.
Hospitality startup has bold plans for motorsports-themed hotels in central Indiana
Russell Louderback, a former White Lodging executive and an adviser to the Signia hotel downtown, is advising the new company on the plans.
Counting Crows to headline Carb Day concert on Indy 500 weekend
The Carb Day concert, an infield party scheduled for May 22, is one of three music events leading up to the Indianapolis 500.
IU’s Curt Cignetti to drive pace car at Indy 500
The national championship-winning coach is set to drive the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X to lead the May 24 race.
IndyCar unveils track layout for inaugural Freedom 250
The street circuit features a seven-turn, 1.7-mile track that will see IndyCar drivers racing past iconic Washington, D.C., landmarks.
Fishers-based Cadillac team ‘really, really pleased’ with first Formula One race
Cadillac F1 principal Graeme Lowdon said the race team earned its rivals’ respect and plans to build on a “really solid platform” for future success.
Long-shot American dream hits F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at Australian GP
As the first new team on the grid in a decade, many expect Cadillac to be the worst in the series for now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Report: Director Michael Bay sues Cadillac F1 over Super Bowl commercial
According to The Athletic, the Hollywood director claims CEO Dan Towriss and Fishers-based Cadillac F1 stole Bay’s ideas for the commercial.
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.
Indy 500 winners Palou, Newgarden among drivers to be featured on regional milk products
The promotion has expanded from 13,000 retailers in eight states last year to 25,000 retailers in 20 states this year.
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.
Wienie 500 race coming back for Carb Day festivities
Oscar Mayer announced Sunday all six of its famed street-ready vehicles will compete for the second straight year on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic 2.5-mile oval.