News

Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey News
thumbnail for Rasmussen's Rookie Season Saw Strong Second Half
SEP 30, 2024
•
Driver News
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rasmussen's Rookie Season Saw Strong Second Half

After being Indy's highest-finishing newcomer, ECR driver looking forward to 2025.
thumbnail for Focus on Family Helps Palou Manage Title Bout Pressure
SEP 05, 2024
•
Featured
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Focus on Family Helps Palou Manage Title Bout Pressure

Alex Palou (photo, right) and his wife, Esther (photo, left), welcomed their first child last December.
thumbnail for Power Rankings: Andretti Duo Rises To Challenge Palou
JUN 25, 2024
•
Featured
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Andretti Duo Rises To Challenge Palou

The steady Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is one of two Andretti Global drivers climbing in the top five of the Power Rankings.
thumbnail for Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
JUN 24, 2024
•
Featured
Headshot of Curt Cavin

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

Alex Palou's (photo, front) continued mastery of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca could prove to be a pivotal point in the race for the Astor Challenge Cup.
thumbnail for Paddock Buzz: Grosjean Drives JHR Closer to First Podium
JUN 24, 2024
•
Featured
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Grosjean Drives JHR Closer to First Podium

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
thumbnail for Fuel-Saving Herta Comes Up Just Short at Laguna Seca
JUN 24, 2024
•
Featured
Headshot of Curt Cavin

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fuel-Saving Herta Comes Up Just Short at Laguna Seca

California native Colton Herta (photo) desperately wanted to end his dry spell in the Golden State.
thumbnail for Palou Extends Mastery of Monterey, Takes Points Lead
JUN 24, 2024
•
Driver News
Headshot of Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Palou Extends Mastery of Monterey, Takes Points Lead

Alex Palou (photo) earned his second victory in the last three years at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
thumbnail for VeeKay Jumps to Top of Warmup at Laguna Seca
JUN 23, 2024
•
Driver News
Headshot of INDYCAR.com

INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

VeeKay Jumps to Top of Warmup at Laguna Seca

Warmup leader Rinus VeeKay (photo) will start 20th in the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey today at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
thumbnail for Around the Corner: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
JUN 23, 2024
•
Featured
Headshot of Curt Cavin

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Around the Corner: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

NTT P1 Award winner Alex Palou (photo) has led 118 of the last 190 laps at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca over the last two years.
thumbnail for Paddock Buzz: Malukas Makes Fast Work in MSR Debut
JUN 23, 2024
•
Featured
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Malukas Makes Fast Work in MSR Debut

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
thumbnail for Palou Powers to Precise Pole at Laguna Seca
JUN 22, 2024
•
Driver News
Headshot of Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Palou Powers to Precise Pole at Laguna Seca

Alex Palou (photo) trails Will Power by five points in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings entering Sunday's race.
thumbnail for Herta Hustles in Pre-Qualifying Practice at Laguna Seca
JUN 22, 2024
•
Driver News
Headshot of Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Herta Hustles in Pre-Qualifying Practice at Laguna Seca

Colton Herta (photo) won the NTT P1 Award en route to victories in 2019 and 2021 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.