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David Malukas leaves Arrow McLaren after not starting a single race IndyCar race for them

James O'Connor38 mins ago15 mins ago04 mins

22-year-old David Malukas has departed the Arrow McLaren IndyCar squad following an injury sustained in pre-season. The Chicago native had joined McLaren over the winter following success at Dale Coyne Racing where he scored 2 podiums — he got both of them at Gateway in successive seasons. However, his spell at Arrow McLaren was short-lived…

Praise for Penske after Scott McLaughlin dominates Barber IndyCar race: “So proud of the execution, the way that the team stuck together”

Ewout Albrecht15 hours ago5 hours ago012 mins

Scott McLaughlin converted his pole position at Barber Motorsports Park into a commanding victory, despite a late caution and an agressive strategy choice by his team. Looking back on the race, the Penske-driver was proud of how his team executed the race and how they stuck together.

Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix | IndyCar Race | McLaughlin beats Power and Lundqvist to win in thrilling race at Barber

James O'Connor17 hours ago17 hours ago014 mins

McLaughlin got away superbly to hold a comfortable lead on the opening lap. Power had to fend off Christian Lundgaard into turn 5. At the back, Rinus VeeKay rammed into the back of Robb and spun him around. Harvey and Simpson also were involved as innocent parties. The Dutch driver was handed a drive-through. On…

Scott McLaughlin elated with IndyCar Barber pole position: “A nice little reward” after losing St. Petersburg podium earlier in the week

Ewout Albrecht1 day ago1 day ago06 mins

Scott McLaughlin grabbed his first pole position of the season yesterday at Barber Motorsports Park, besting teammate Will Power, who for the second race in succession had to settle for second. Crossing the alternate start/finish line the Kiwi was clearly very happy with the result, cheering loudly on the team radio.

Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix | IndyCar Qualifying | McLaughlin pips Power and Lundgaard to pole at Barber

James O'Connor2 days ago06 mins

Round 1, Group 1 Scott Dixon posted the first time of the session with a 1:10.2763. However, it was Alex Palou who absolutely smashed the field on the first runs as he was the fastest driver on the first, second and third timed laps. A 1:06.1772 put him almost 0.4s clear of teammate Marcus Armstrong….

Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix | IndyCar FP2 | VeeKay leads Grosjean ahead of qualifying

James O'Connor2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

There was an instant red flag in second practice as Pietro Fittipaldi went off at turn 2. It was a steering rack failure as the car simply did not turn. At the 10-minute mark, a 1:06.6973 from Christian Lundgaard saw him lead the way from Rossi, McLaughlin, Ferrucci, O’Ward, Grosjean, Rasmussen, Blomqvist, Herta and Palou….

Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix | IndyCar FP1 | Newgarden fastest from O’Ward and Power

James O'Connor3 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Josef Newgarden rebounded from his St. Pete disqualification as he went fastest in first practice at Barber Motorsports Park ahead of Sunday’s race. The two-time IndyCar champion spun early on in practice as he had a big moment at turn 13, ending up on the grass. Teammate and fellow St. Pete disqualifier had a snap…

Herta critical of Newgarden and Penske’s “bullshit” excuses over IndyCar controversy

Lucrezia Costa3 days ago3 days ago07 mins

Newgarden’s press conference regarding his disqualification from the St. Petersburg round definitely answered a number of questions, as well as elicit rather different reactions from his colleagues. However, it also raised concerns. Colton Herta, who had come second in the latest IndyCar round at Long Beach, mentioned his doubts to reporters following the Penske driver’s…

Newgarden emotionally opens up on his IndyCar rule breach at St. Pete: “I want to be held accountable for what I did”

Lucrezia Costa3 days ago3 days ago011 mins

The biggest cheating scandal in years has hit IndyCar in the past few days, following the disqualification of Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin from the St. Petersburg round. Team Penske was in fact caught manipulating the overtake software system, with the two drivers able to use push to pass at all race starts and restarts….

Former Formula 2 driver Luca Ghiotto to make IndyCar debut at Barber Motorsports Park

Ewout Albrecht4 days ago4 days ago03 mins

A fresh new face in IndyCar, as Formula 2-graduate Luca Ghiotto is making his debut for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing in Alabama this weekend. The Italian will drive the #51 car in both this weekend’s race at Barber Motorsports Park and the next race at the IMS Road Course.