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Despite three IndyCar titles, Palou feels incomplete “until we win an Indy 500”

Alex Palou is a three-time IndyCar Series champion, with the last two clinched in stunning back-to-back success. Yet, even as a reigning champ, he feels his resume is unfinished without a victory in the Indianapolis 500.

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How IndyCar's GP of Arlington impacts its future, according to CEO Mark Miles

The IndyCar Series landed perhaps its biggest catch under the Penske Entertainment era after announcing a return to Texas with a race on the streets of Arlington in 2026. The significance of the announcement was in the partnerships formed, with Penske Entertainment teaming up with the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys…

Motorsport

Magazine: McLaren’s remarkable F1 and Indy double

McLaren’s incredible 1974 season, in which it won both the F1 title and Indianapolis 500, takes centre stage in this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (3 October).Winning the F1 world championship and the Indy 500 are two of the biggest achievements in motorsport and only a handful of teams and…

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Alonso: Third F1 title my "only priority", wants Dakar return over Indy 500

Fernando Alonso is much more likely to return to the Dakar Rally than the Indy 500 in the future, but insisted his "only priority" is to grab a third Formula 1 world championship with Aston Martin.

Motorsport

IndyCar Finale Music City Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more

The IndyCar season finale will take place this weekend at the Nashville Speedway in Tennessee. Alex Palou and Will Power are both seeking a third drivers’ title, as the championship fight between the pair has come down to the final race. IndyCar will crown its 2024 champion at this weekend’s…

Autosport

Shooting Cars On Film: From Seattle Backstreets to the Indy 500

Whether it's a morning walk through Seattle or the Indy 500, Staff Writer Victoria Scott keeps her film camera on her at all times.

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Kyle Larson's Victory At Brickyard 400 Sets Stage For Future

Kyle Larson's recent win at the Brickyard 400 and his aspirations for the Indy 500 demonstrate his versatility and determination in racing.

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What is known about IndyCar’s 2025 TV deal with FOX Sports

IndyCar and FOX Sports announced a multi-year deal on Thursday morning, which will see 19 network windows for the series for next year, including 17 races. By comparison, FOX is only putting five of its 14 NASCAR Cup Series races on the network.

Motorsport

NASCAR in "uncharted waters" as Larson granted playoff waiver

Larson attempted to become the fifth driver to attempt to run NASCAR's longest race and IndyCar's blue ribband event on the same day, but bad weather – first in Indianapolis and then in Charlotte – meant Larson failed to get into his Hendrick Motorsport Chevrolet in the 600 after completing…

Autosport

Q&A: Newgarden explains the laps that decided the 2024 Indy 500

“It's been 48 hours and I'm tired,” says Josef Newgarden when we ask how he's been since winning the 2024 edition of the Indianapolis 500. We’re in a 38th-floor hotel conference room looking out onto the Empire State Building, the sun is shining, and he’s on day one of a…

Autosport

Josef Newgarden breaks down the wild last laps of his Indy 500 victory

“It's been 48 hours and I'm tired,” says Josef Newgarden when I ask how he's been since winning the 108th Indianapolis 500. We’re in a 38th-floor hotel conference room looking out onto the Empire State Building, the sun is shining, and he’s on day one of a whirlwind NYC media…

Motorsport

Q&A: Two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden reveals the moment he knew he’d win the 2024 race

"You never come into [the Indy 500] expecting to win it. It's so tough to get right."

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Kyle Larson posts a heartbreaking message after missing out on the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 Double

This was such a bummer.

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Kyle Larson's Disappointing Attempt At 'The Double'

Kyle Larson's bid to complete the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in one day faced setbacks but left room for future attempts. Follow for more auto racing news.

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Larson "pretty upset with myself" after Indy 500 speeding penalty

After waiting out a four-hour rain delay, Kyle Larson rolled off fifth in the No. 17 Arrow McLaren-Rick Hendrick Chevrolet and experienced the highs and lows that comes with competing in the Indy 500.

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What Kyle Larson said after his first Indy 500 before flying to NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600

Kyle Larson wants to try the Indy 500 again...

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Why does the Indy 500 winner drink milk?

A perfectly reasonable question.

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Indy 500 live stream: how to watch the 2024 race free online from anywhere today, delayed start time

Follow our guide on how to watch an Indy 500 2024 live stream from anywhere – Kyle Larson and Alexander Rossi are most likely as Helio Castroneves goes for a record fifth win.

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When a championship-winning NASCAR crew chief engineered an Indy 500 team

Cole Pearn cut his teeth in NASCAR’s top level, helping guide Martin Truex Jr. to 24 wins over five seasons and the 2017 Cup title.

Motorsport

“Why are we doing this?”: Bob Varsha recalls the doomed 1996 U.S. 500

Bob Varsha recalls one of the strangest moments in U.S. motorsports history: when a rival race went wheel-to-wheel with the Indy 500.

Motorsport

Logano fine with NASCAR waiting for Larson "as long as it’s within reason"

Larson is driving the No. 17 Arrow McLaren-Hendrick Chevrolet in the 108th running of the Indy 500 while also competing full-time in the Cup Series in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. He currently leads the regular season standings and is locked into the 2024 Cup Series playoffs via…

Autosport

Kyle Larson to attempt ‘The Double’ - what is the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 doubleheader?

Kyle Larson will attempt ‘The Double’ this weekend, after qualifying for both the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600. The Hendricks Motorsport NASCAR driver will climb into an Arrow McLaren to race for the first time in the IndyCar championship. The Californian driver qualified fifth for the Indy 500 in…

Autosport

2024 Indy 500 weather forecast: will it rain on Sunday?

Excitement is at an all-time high with the build-up to the Indy 500 well underway - but the weather is not looking so kind. Rain is forecasted for race day, which could severely impact proceedings as the Indy 500 does not run in the wet, due to the threat of…

Motorsport

Preview: What to look out for in the 2024 Indy 500

This Sunday's 108th edition of the Indianapolis 500 is the most prestigious event of the IndyCar season, as 33 cars vie for the honour of claiming one of motorsport's three biggest prizes.

Autosport

What to look out for in the 2024 Indy 500

This Sunday's 108th edition of the Indianapolis 500 is the most prestigious event of the IndyCar season, as 33 cars vie for the honour of claiming one of motorsport's three biggest prizes. Eight previous winners are among the field, which features a NASCAR Cup champion among the impressive rookie crop,…

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