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Felix Rosenqvist heads into the 2026 IndyCar season on strong footing. The Swede drove superbly in 2025, finishing a strong P6 in the standings and scoring a podium at Road America. Rosenqvist continues to pilot the No. 60 Honda for Meyer Shank Racing alongside teammate Marcus Armstrong. Rosenqvist spoke about the upcoming 2026 season during…
2025 Indy NXT champion Dennis Hauger looks to have “a good start” to his first full IndyCar season in 2026. Dennis Hauger is entering the 2026 IndyCar season after clinching the Indy NXT championship in his rookie year. The Norwegian driver is set to pilot the No. 19 car for Dale Coyne Racing. The 22-year-old…
With less than two weeks before the season opener at St. Petersburg, Racer revealed on Monday that IndyCar will require a second alternate tyre stint for street courses. The rule change was tested last season during the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis. A street course strategy shakeup In extending this change into 2026, IndyCar will…
Birmingham businessman and philanthropist George Barber has passed away at the age of 85. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum announced his passing on Monday evening. Barber’s name became synonymous with Barber Motorsports Park and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, but the origins of that legacy trace back to the family dairy business. Barber’s Dairy, originally…
Marcus Armstrong is entering his fourth full IndyCar season in 2026 after completing one year with Meyer Shank Racing. After his move from Chip Ganassi Racing, the New Zealander had his best season to date. The 25-year-old finished 2025 8th in the championship with a podium in Iowa and a total of 10 Top 10…
Following a year out of the sport, Romain Grosjean has been confirmed as the final full-time driver on the 2026 IndyCar grid; it also marks a return to Dale Coyne Racing in the process. The 39-year-old started his career Stateside with this team in 2021. He took an emotional and memorable pole at IMS, his…
On Thursday IndyCar announced a multiyear extension and expansion of its engine partnership with General Motors and Honda. In addition to keeping Chevrolet and Honda in Indycar, the manufacturers will each have a team charter beginning in 2028. This coincides with a long-awaited new car for IndyCar, which both Chevy and Honda will play a…
On Monday and Tuesday a two-day 2026 IndyCar test took place at Sebring, view the best times and full results below. Hunter McElrea got a rare opportunity as he took to the wheel for Ed Carpenter Racing. He impressed with the ninth quickest time across the two days. Out front, Marcus Armstrong led the way….
Entering his third year with Andretti Global, it’s a make it or break IndyCar season for Marcus Ericsson in 2026. Following a season of middle to lower-pack finishes, the driver of the No. 28 Honda needs to prove to himself and Andretti that he has what it takes to continue to drive for one of…
Kyle Kirkwood is looking to attack the 2026 IndyCar campaign head on. Coming off a three-win season last year, the American driver looks for more consistency in his fifth year at the top of American open-wheel racing. More podiums needed for title bid in 2026 Kirkwood’s season started off by being the only one to…
