Read the latest of IndyCar reports, news, opinions, and more by Pit Debrief.
Zak Brown testified that he “never strung along Alex [Palou]” for a F1 seat in McLaren’s Lawsuit against Chip Ganassi Racing Driver. McLaren CEO, Zak Brown, stood under oath for the organization’s lawsuit against four-time IndyCar Champion Alex Palou. The McLaren Organization is seeking $21 Million in a London High Court for Palou’s accused breach…
Almost two weeks after securing his position as Dale Coyne Racing’s first signing for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, INDYNXT Champion Dennis Hauger made his debut in Mid-Ohio to test IndyCar machinery on October 1. The 22-year-old Norwegian, fresh off his dominant 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship-winning campaign with Andretti Global, was among…
Mick Schumacher “always wanted to do single-seaters” as he is set to test with IndyCar team, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The former Haas driver is currently racing with in WEC with Alpine Endurance Team. Although 2025 is his second full season with Alpine in WEC, the German stated, “single-seaters is something I burn for”. When asked if…
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing announced on Friday that former Haas F1 driver and Mercedes test driver Mick Schumacher will be testing their IndyCar on October 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 2020 Formula 2 champion and son of Michael Schumacher has spent the last two years with Alpine in the WEC, where he has…
British racing driver and FOX Sports commentator Jack Harvey will return to the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2026, driving the No. 24 INVST Chevrolet with Dreyer & Reinbold confirming the British driver for a second consecutive campaign at the Brickyard. Harvey debuted with DRR at the 2025 Indy 500, where he consistently…
Andretti Global has just announced the signing of Ron Ruzewski as new Team Principal for the upcoming IndyCar 2026 season. The American engineer joins the outlet affiliated with TWG Motorsports after over twenty years with Team Penske. Ruzewski’s motorsport curriculum is extensive and impressive, having served in many roles, including Managing Director and Race Strategist…
Dale Coyne Racing announced that 2025 Indy NXT champion Dennis Hauger will pilot one of the team’s cars for the 2026 season. The Danish rookie won six races on the way to taking the Indy NXT title in his first season in North America. Prior to that, he spent three years in Formula 2, winning…
It’s now official, David Malukas has signed a deal to join Team Penske for the 2026 IndyCar season and beyond. He will replace Will Power as the Australian driver has headed to Andretti. The two-time IndyCar champion and 2018 Indy 500 winner leaves Team Penske following a magnificent 16 years with the organisation. Malukas has…
Arrow McLaren announced progress on a $30 million expansion of the Andretti facility the Indycar team acquired earlier this year. They had been operating out of the shop inherited from their previous incarnation as Schmidt Peterson Racing. Arrow McLaren will move in to their new building in early 2026. In a statement released by the…
The 2026 IndyCar season will feature 17 rounds as the calendar for next year has been released. While the season starts at St. Pete as has become tradition, there has been plenty of changes after that. Thermal Club and Iowa have dropped off the calendar along with Tornoto. For the first time since 2018, IndyCar…
