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Late pit stop error denies Christian Lundgaard chance of IndyCar win

Right-rear issue denied Arrow McLaren driver chance to challenge Alex Palou despite race-winning pace at Barber

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Alex Palou dominates again with 13-second IndyCar win, closes on points lead

The Ganassi driver controlled the race at Barber Motorsports Park from the very start, winning by over 13 seconds

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Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

The two-time Indy 500 winner will attempt to qualify for his 17th start in IndyCar’s crown jewel

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Mick Schumacher 'still burns' for single-seaters despite WEC switch

The ex-Haas Formula 1 racer has been competing with Alpine in WEC, but will make his IndyCar debut in a private test with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

Motorsport

Schumacher keen on IndyCar switch as he 'burns' for single-seater return

The ex-Haas Formula 1 racer has been competing with Alpine in WEC, but will make his IndyCar debut in a private test with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

Autosport

Why Daytona pole is more significant to BMW than just starting at the front

“A little cherry on a big cake.” That’s how Dries Vanthoor described his pole position for the Daytona 24 Hours this weekend. The BMW driver pointed out after he’d secured a first top spot in qualifying for BMW’s M Hybrid V8 LMDh that there’s “still a big thing to happen”.…

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Porsche, BMW raise concerns about high voltage issues ahead of Daytona 24

Porsche and BMW have voiced concerns over the reliability of the high-voltage element of the one-make LMDh hybrid system going into this weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours.

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BMW tops the times in Roar test ahead of Daytona 24 Hours

BMW ended up fastest and topped the times in three sessions over the official Roar test ahead of this weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours IMSA SportsCar Championship season-opener.

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The testing parity problems plaguing IndyCar

To the big teams go the spoils… or something like that. Close and competitive racing has been a common theme in the IndyCar Series, but the end-of-year results always seem to favour the usual suspects.

Autosport

The testing parity problems plaguing the most competitive version of IndyCar

To the big teams go the spoils… or something like that. Close and competitive racing has been a common theme in the IndyCar Series for years, but the end-of-year results always favor the usual suspects.

Motorsport

IndyCar Mid-Ohio: O’Ward fastest from Rahal, Herta in FP2

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward led the second IndyCar practice session of the weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Motorsport

IndyCar issues grid penalties to Rahal, Simpson

Both the No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda of Rahal and the No. 4 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda of Simpson were hit with a six-position starting grid penalty for unapproved engine changes after last weekend’s 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

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IndyCar Indy GP: Herta fastest from Canapino, as engine issues spark concerns

Herta, the current points leader in the IndyCar Series championship, delivered flying lap of 1m09.2863s on a set of softer alternates to set the quickest time on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course layout.

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IndyCar Indy GP: Herta pips Canapino, as engine issues spark concerns

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Lamborghini, BMW in race to secure Marciello for 2024 LMDh programmes

Long-time Mercedes driver Marciello had been set to join Lamborghini and drive for the Iron Lynx team, which next year will debut the new SC63 LMDh in both the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship.

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Rahal admits Mid-Ohio IndyCar result “stings” after pitstop woes

Following a disastrous Indianapolis 500 and Detroit Grand Prix for the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team, it rebounded at Road America with a seventh place for Christian Lundgaard.

Autosport

Friday favourite: The racing friends that unlocked a rare formula

It’s rare that a successful sportscar racing double act spans multiple manufacturers. Once strong foundations are built up, loyalty (and an accompanying pay bonus) typically keeps one or both drivers in the environment where they hit it big. Examples of both parties moving on to the same destination, then recapturing…

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Rahal: Wilson family links “compelled” Indy 500 sub decision

Rahal was team-mates with Justin Wilson, who lost his life in an IndyCar crash at Pocono in 2015, at Newman/Haas Racing for the 2008 season following the unification of series.

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Graham Rahal to replace injured Stefan Wilson in Indy 500

In a deal announced on Tuesday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rahal will take over driving duties in the car that Wilson had qualified 25th for this Sunday’s race.

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IndyCar GP Indy: Palou perfect, beats McLaren drivers, Lundgaard

The Ganassi #10 team played the tire strategy perfectly to allow Palou to lead 52 of the 85 laps and climb to the top of the points standings, while both Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi were able to outfumble and ultimately outpace the #45 Rahal Letterman Lanigan car of Lundgaard…

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IndyCar Barber: Grosjean wins his second pole of the year

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Rahal: St. Pete result “rewarding” after braking struggles

The Rahal Letterman Lanigan team stalwart had been at his wit’s end in Friday’s practice sessions when he was left baffled at how unstable his car was under braking. While several drivers suffered incidents and wall-strikes while wrestling with brake issues, strong tailwinds and the slippery new track surface between…

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Rahal after best result of 2022: "P4 feels like a win”

Graham Rahal looked both relieved and exhilarated by his performance in Toronto, after climbing from an unrepresentative mid-grid position to seal a strong fourth-place finish.

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BMW LMDh prototype engine for IMSA based on old DTM V8

BMW has revealed that the engine in its new LMDh prototype for next year’s IMSA SportsCar Championship is based on the V8 from its 2017-18 DTM contender in turbocharged form.

Motorsport

Is this the year Dale Coyne Racing wins the Indy 500?

Potential in the Indianapolis 500 was the main mutual attraction between Takuma Sato and Dale Coyne when negotiating last year. Approaching the month of May, David Malsher-Lopez asks each if they maintain their faith in the other.

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