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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Poised To Jump High in 2027 Standings

Mick Schumacher (photo) leads a group of drivers that have something to prove as they look to climb the standings in 2027.
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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2027 Story at Team Penske?

Climbing back into championship contention next season could help secure Josef Newgarden's (photo) future with Team Penske, one member of the Inside Line panel thinks.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Helped Their Stock the Most in 2026

Marcus Ericsson (photo) enjoyed the biggest jump in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings, turning a resurgent season into another opportunity with Andretti Global.
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OCT 30, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2027 Driver Lineup Update: Few Empty Seats Remaining

Reigning INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) could be in line for a ride with Dale Coyne Racing in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season after testing with the team recently.
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OCT 29, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The Ones That Got Away: Biggest Heartbreaks of 2026

Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing had his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in sight on the streets of Markham (photo), but Marcus Ericsson passed him late in the race and drove away to victory.
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OCT 20, 2026
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Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.
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OCT 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026

Pato O'Ward's two victories in the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at the Milwaukee Mile (photo) marked the first sweep of a doubleheader by an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver since 2023.
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OCT 02, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.
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SEP 23, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

‘500’ Reality Sinks In for Felix Rosenqvist After Seeing Borg Likeness

The winner of the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge (photo, right) will be the first driver to appear on the Borg-Warner Trophy with a beard, in an image sculpted by Will Behrends (photo, left).
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SEP 18, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Who Were Most Improved Drivers of 2026 Season?

Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global (photo) improved 13 spots in the standings from 2025 to 2026, climbing from 20th last season to seventh this year.
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SEP 17, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Still Focused on Improvement Despite Career Year

The Andretti Global driver (photo) finished a career-best second this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and earned two victories.
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SEP 08, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Scott McLaughlin Soars With Late-Season Charge

No one could topple five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) from the highest perch of the Power Rankings after the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.