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Jacob Abel fails to qualify for Indy 500 in teammate battle over last spot

Four drivers faced off in a tense battle for the final three spots on the grid for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. They were Andretti Global's Marco Andretti, Meyer Shank Racing's Marcus Armstrong, as well as the Dale Coyne Racing duo of Rinus Veekay and Jacob Abel.

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Marco Andretti kicked to LCQ, Alex Palou fastest in Indy 500 Saturday qualifying

Continuing the theme of the 2025 season, Alex Palou was the fastest man on Saturday, hitting 233.043mph for an average over the course of four laps. He will be the last driver on track tomorrow when the top 12 qualifiers try to make their way into the Fast 6.

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From three-peats to 'last pick' success: IndyCar's winners and losers at Barber

The IndyCar series both arrived and left Barber Motorsports Park with a lot of the same storylines we've been following through the 2025 season: Alex Palou wins, the racing is somewhat lackluster, and fan favorite Colton Herta seems to have the worst luck (more on this below). But there's a glimmer…

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The difficult transition from Indy NXT to IndyCar is on full display

Louis Foster is hoping to be the latest British racing driver to shine in IndyCar and there is good reason to hype him up. Foster dominated the 2024 Indy NXT season, winning eight of 14 races on his way to collecting the championship by a clear margin. Meanwhile, the Indy…

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How VeeKay went from an unexpected ECR exit to surprise debut with Coyne

Rinus VeeKay had an eventful winter: from an unforeseen exit at Ed Carpenter Racing, to claiming the last available IndyCar seat just in time for 2025

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The winners and losers of 2025’s IndyCar season opener at St. Pete

More than five months removed from the 2024 season finale in Nashville, the NTT IndyCar Series finally returned to life in St. Petersburg, Florida. Between the start of a new era with FOX Sports and a strategy-heavy street race, there was much to discuss leaving the weekend.

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McLaughlin on pole in St. Petersberg while IndyCar rivals struggle

Defending race winner Pato O'Ward will have a steep hill to climb if he hopes to repeat in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Everything you need to know as the 2025 IndyCar season kicks off in St. Pete

Welcome to the 2025 IndyCar season! Within just the first few laps put down in St. Petersburg, Florida this weekend... Chip Ganassi's Alex Palou will be fighting for a fourth IndyCar title while his veteran teammate Scott Dixon continues to chase a record-tying seventh crown for himself. And they aren't the…

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Rinus VeeKay locks down the last open IndyCar seat

Dutchman Rinus 'VeeKay' van Kalmthout get his sixth season — and the last available series opening — by signing with Dale Coyne Racing

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The final four IndyCar seats for 2025 and the likely contenders

There are four remaining full-time seats on the grid for the IndyCar Series 2025 season, with more than a handful of talented drivers vying for a spot. Here is a breakdown of what to expect.

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The final four: IndyCar's remaining seats for 2025 and likely prospects

Lmited seats are available for the 2025 IndyCar season, and it's down to a full-on game of musical chairs featuring very recognizable, beloved driver names.

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Robb signing a push for "stability" for Juncos Hollinger Racing, says team principal O'Neill

JHR looks to build a strong team in IndyCar — to last as long as its legacy rivals. The former sporting director, team manager of Haas F1 explains how.

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Motorsport Picks: The top 10 IndyCar drivers of 2024

The 2024 IndyCar Season has concluded, crowning Alex Palou as its champion for a third time in just five seasons. And all while Palou was fighting for a three-time champion finish, the rest of the season filled itself out with enough intrigue, adding in drama and controversy, along with the…

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The top 10 IndyCar drivers of 2024

Another IndyCar season has come and gone, with Alex Palou crowned champion for the third time in just five seasons.

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Rossi, Rasmussen complete Ed Carpenter Racing’s full-time line-up for 2025

Ed Carpenter Racing has confirmed its 2025 IndyCar Series line-up with Alexander Rossi partnering Christian Rasmussen, with both drivers signing multi-year deals.

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VeeKay announces Ed Carpenter Racing departure

One-time IndyCar race winner Rinus VeeKay is officially among those on the free agent market after revealing via social media his contract is up with Ed Carpenter Racing.

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Rinus VeeKay now free agent for 2025 after confirming departure from Ed Carpenter Racing

Rinus VeeKay is officially among those on the free agent market after confirming via social media his contract is up with Ed Carpenter Racing.

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IndyCar Toronto: Herta ends win drought in red-flagged race

Andretti Global’s Colton Herta ended a more than two-year IndyCar win drought with victory in a dramatic Toronto street race that was red-flagged for a multi-car crash.After starting on pole, Herta managed to lead 81 of 85 laps on a weekend that saw him lead every session and eventually beat…

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IndyCar Iowa: McLaughlin beats O’Ward, Palou stalls then wrecks

Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin won a chaotic opening race of IndyCar’s double-header at Iowa Speedway on Saturday night.

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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.

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VeeKay “loyal” to ECR but exploring IndyCar options for 2025 and beyond

Count Rinus VeeKay among the shortlist of talented drivers in the IndyCar Series without definite plans for 2025.

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VeeKay insists he's “loyal” to ECR, but exploring options for 2025 and beyond

Count Rinus VeeKay among the shortlist of talented drivers in the IndyCar Series without definite plans for 2025.

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IndyCar Detroit: Dixon wins after tire and fuel gamble in chaotic race

The 43-year-old New Zealander started fifth, pushed through the murky cycle of pit strategy, and fended off late chargers while saving fuel to claim victory by 0.8567s around the 1.645-mile, nine-turn temporary street circuit.

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IndyCar Detroit: Herta beats Palou to pole by 0.152s

Herta navigated the 1.645-mile, nine temporary street circuit to put down a quick lap of 1m00.5475s to claim the top spot, which provided a big rebound after crashing from second in the Indianapolis 500 last weekend.

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Indy 500: McLaughlin sets new pole record at 234.220mph in Penske sweep

The New Zealander was the last of the drivers in the Fast Six to go out and delivered an ominous opening lap of 234.526mph before going on to grab a four-lap average of 234.220mph to take the top spot from team-mate Will Power.

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