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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Proves To Be Quick Study in Strong First Start

Dennis Hauger qualified third and finished 10th in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut last weekend at St. Petersburg for Dale Coyne Racing.
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Inside Line: St. Pete Takeaway (Besides Alex Palou Is Really Good)?

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed with the quiet climb from starting 23rd to finishing seventh by Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo).
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Guess Who Is Still No. 1?

Romain Grosjean (photo, above) led two Dale Coyne Racing drivers in the top 10 of the Power Rankings after the team's strong opener at St. Petersburg.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

A look back at the season opener Sunday, which featured another master class of strategy from Barry Wanser (photo, above) executed perfectly by reigning champion Alex Palou.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Happy With ‘Admirable’ Fourth

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in St. Petersburg, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) producing the best St. Pete finish of his career.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Satisfied With Strong Second To Start Season

The Team Penske driver finished second at St. Petersburg, his best result in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since 2024.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Alex Palou Opens with Dominant March to St. Pete Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) earned his 20th career victory in just his 99th start.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren Step Forward in St. Pete Warmup

Arrow McLaren put three drivers into the top six of the final practice, setting the table for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at noon ET today on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports app and INDYCAR Radio, powered by OnlyBulls.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Coyne Team Produces Stunning Qualifying Pace

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg, including unexpected joy for Dale Coyne Racing (photo), which put two drivers into the Firestone Fast Six for the first time since 2022.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Knows Constant Pressure Is Only Way To Dethrone Champ

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) finished a distant second in the standings last season to Alex Palou, 196 points behind.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Starts Penske Rebound With St. Pete Pole

The Team Penske driver (photo) earned his 12th career NTT P1 Award and his third in the last five years at St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg Qualifying Pushed Back to 4 P.M. ET

INDY NXT by Firestone qualifying from St. Petersburg will be aired live on FS2, FOX One, the FOX Sports app and INDYCAR Radio, powered by OnlyBulls.