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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard Make Big Jump
Pato O'Ward (photo) climbed to No. 2 behind who else - Alex Palou - in the Power Rankings after finishing second in The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Will Power Gets Needed Jolt by Charge to Sixth
News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at The Thermal Club.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard Lock Out Thermal Front Row for Arrow McLaren
Pato O'Ward (photo) earned the sixth NTT P1 Award of his career and first since July 2022.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Championship Mind Games Starting Already
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at The Thermal Club.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dominant Alex Palou Marches to Front in Thermal Practice
Alex Palou (photo) followed his season-opening victory in St. Petersburg by leading practice Friday at The Thermal Club.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty of Intrigue Surrounding First Points Race at Thermal
There's a world of mystery surrounding The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix this Sunday, as NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars have never raced for more than 10 laps at the facility.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Will Power Cuts to Chase at Barber
Christian Lundgaard (photo) continued his quick adjustment to new surroundings at Arrow McLaren during a private test Tuesday at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Alex Palou (photo) already has given his rivals a headache as he started defense of his two consecutive titles with a victory in St. Petersburg.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Communication Breakdown Hurts Scott Dixon’s Chances
Scott Dixon (photo) earned the 143rd podium finish of his illustrious career Sunday after finishing second at St. Petersburg.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Colton Herta Striving To Satisfy Appetite for Title
Colton Herta (photo) finished a career-best second in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2024.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Practice Shots: FOX Era Underway with Strong Start
A look beyond the time sheets at the trends and developing stories after the opening practice Friday at St. Petersburg.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

All Eyes on Palou as Season of Exciting Change Starts
Alex Palou (photo, front) starts a quest for a rare third consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this weekend at St. Petersburg.