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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: ECR Chooses IMS Test To Get Jump Start on 2026

News, notes and quotes from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES team test Oct. 13 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, including Alexander Rossi (photo) and Christian Rasmussen aiming to push their late-season momentum into next season.
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Rinus VeeKay Signs With Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026 Season

The Dutchman (photo) earned a podium finish last season by placing second at Toronto, falling just short in pursuit of Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

First Taste of INDYCAR Entices Mick Schumacher at IMS Test

The former Formula One driver (photo) and son of legendary F1 champion Michael Schumacher tested an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car for the first time Monday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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Lochie Hughes, James Roe Ready To Step Up for First INDYCAR Test

Australian Lochie Hughes (photo) also will serve as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES reserve driver for Andretti Global in 2026.
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Curt Cavin

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First Test Whets Appetite for More for Rising Star Kakunoshin Ohta

The standout Japanese sports car and open-wheel racer (photo) impressed in his first test of NTT INDYCAR SERIES machinery Oct. 1 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
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Eric Smith

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Dennis Hauger Hustles in ‘Pretty Cool’ First Run in Coyne Car

The 2025 INDY NXT champion (photo) tested with Dale Coyne Racing on Oct. 1 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, his first sampling of NTT INDYCAR SERIES machinery.
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Inside Line: Best September?

One member of the Inside Line panel said owner Dale Coyne (photo) and his eponymous race team had the best month of September for many reasons, including naming a new driver and announcing a new technical alliance for 2026.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Testing, Testing: Teams, Drivers Staying Busy on Track in October

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (photo) is one of the tracks that will host NTT INDYCAR SERIES team testing during a busy October.
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Curt Cavin

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September Scorecard: Offseason? What Offseason?

Will Power's (photo) quick move from Team Penske to Andretti Global was one of the early big stories of a month full of INDYCAR news in September.
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Curt Cavin

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Podium Steps Climbed by Many Drivers This Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo, left), Alex Palou (photo, center) and Pato O'Ward (photo, right) finished on the podium more than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers in 2025.
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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise of 2025 Season?

It maybe wasn't surprising Alex Palou (photo) achieved a three-peat of series titles this season for Chip Ganassi Racing, but his total domination surprised one member of the Inside Line panel.
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Coyne Hires Dennis Hauger for 2026, Enters Partnership with Andretti

The Norwegian driver (photo) won six of 14 races this season en route to the INDY NXT by Firestone championship.