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Newgarden: “Tremendous champion” O’Ward would have been “just as deserving of a winner” following epic ending to the 2024 Indy 500

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

Josef Newgarden and Pato O’Ward have reflected on their thrilling duel in the closing laps of the 2024 Indy 500 that was delayed by rain. The Team Penske driver pulled off a stunning overtake at turn 3 on the final lap to take a second successive win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Through strategy, Arrow McLaren’s O’Ward…

Exclusive interview | We’re “much faster than where we are starting” — Conor Daly confident of strong Indy 500 performance

John Goolsby5 months ago05 mins

Former GP3 race winner and GP2 driver Conor Daly is set to contest his 11th Indy 500 on Sunday. The IndyCar veteran has finished in the top ten the last two years. For the 108th Indy 500, Daly starts 29th. While the starting position is not what he would like, he feels that his car…

Indy 500 | Dixon tops Carb Day practice from Castroneves

John Goolsby5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Two veterans set the pace at the final practice ahead of the 108th Running of the Indy 500. 2008 winner Scott Dixon led Carb Day with a speed of 227.026 mph. Four-time champion Helio Castroneves was second fastest with a speed of 226.939 mph. With the weather a big question mark on race day, there…

Indy 500 | Qualifying | Scott McLaughlin fastest as Kyle Larson books a spot in the Fast 6

James O'Connor6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Ryan Hunter-Reay went first and his average was 230.567mph. 231.440mph, 230.118mph, 230.197mph, 230.519mph was the speed on his four laps. Rinus VeeKay was next following his extraordinary Saturday. His average was 232.610mph. 233.499mph, 232.777mph, 232.194mph, 231.975mph was the speed on his four laps. Pato O’Ward was third out and his average was 232.584mph as he…

Indy 500 | IndyCar Practice 4 | O’Ward fastest on the speed charts as Ericsson and Lundqvist walk away from big crashes

James O'Connor6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Arrow McLaren went out very early to try some qualifying sims, with Alexander Rossi leading Hunter-Reay, Ilott, O’Ward and Canapino in the opening minutes. However, O’Ward, who has been incredibly fast at the 500 over the last couple of years, quickly went to the top as he put down a 228.861mph lap. McLaughlin, Palou, Newgarden…

Callum Ilott confirmed by Arrow McLaren to drive the #6 for the Indy 500

James O'Connor6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

British driver Callum Ilott has been confirmed to drive the number 6 Arrow McLaren at the Indy 500, with practice starting tomorrow ahead of qualifying this weekend as 33 cars will make the race that takes place on the 26th of May. Following the injury and dismissal of David Malukas from the team, Ilott will…

Palou admits to feeling like “just a passenger sometimes” such was the speed of his CGR car on the way to victory in the Sonsio GP

Evan Roberts6 months ago07 mins

Reigning IndyCar Champion Alex Palou completed the sweep at the Indianapolis Road course, securing the pole on Friday, then going on to win the race on Saturday in controlling fashion, finishing six seconds in front of Will Power in second. Having won the Indy GP last season, Palou then went on a run of three…

“Piece of fing s” Ericsson raced me “like an a**” on first lap of IndyCar Sonsio GP — Herta

James O'Connor6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Andretti’s Colton Herta was very annoyed with teammate Marcus Ericsson following contact on the opening lap of the Sonsio GP yesterday afternoon. It had been a difficult Friday for the former championship leader as he qualified a miserable P24. The team failed to put enough fuel in his car to complete his final attempt, leaving…

Sonsio GP | IndyCar Race | Álex Palou strikes during pit cycle to take commanding victory in Indianapolis

Ewout Albrecht6 months ago6 months ago010 mins

The only race on the IMS Road Course started with a bag of mixed tyre selections, and with Álex Palou and Christian Lundgaard leading the field to green. Braking for turn 1 Palou outbrakes himself, giving Lundgaard the opportunity to pass for the lead. Further back Rinus VeeKay gets tapped by Pietro Fittipaldi, causing lots…

Defending IndyCar champion Palou admits it “feels good” to take pole for Sonsio GP following practice difficulties

James O'Connor6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Two-time and defending IndyCar champion Alex Palou will start the Sonsio GP on the Indy Road Course from P1 later today as he produced a superb turnaround in qualifying. The Spanish driver had looked to be struggling in practice, placing P17 and P11 in the two practice sessions as he struggled with his car. Come…