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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher Quietly Becoming RLL's Oval Ace

Zero past oval experience hasn't stopped the rookie driver (photo) from emerging as one of the season's biggest surprises on circle tracks.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Produces Gritty Drive to Third

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Nashville Superspeedway, including David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) driving from deep in the field toward the front twice in the race.
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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Drives Closer to Fourth Straight Title With Nashville Win

The Spaniard (photo) earned a series-leading fifth victory this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda and took an 83-point lead in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings with six races remaining this season.
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JUL 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Longer Race Could Change Strategies Sunday on Nashville Oval

Josef Newgarden (photo) and the rest of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field will race 300 laps Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, up from 225 in 2025.
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JUL 06, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

O'Ward used muscle on teammate to the get lead, score first victory since Toronto 2025.
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JUL 05, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O'Ward Outduels Christian Lundgaard for Arrow McLaren's First 1-2 Finish

Mexican driver pounces on his teammate's Turn 2 mistake on Lap 42 to earn first win of year.
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JUL 04, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou's Pole Streak Ends at Five

Reigning series champion has finished in the top two for each of the past four Mid-Ohio races.
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JUL 03, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Has Eyes on Sixth Straight Series Pole

Four-time series champion has been accumulating bonus points throughout season.
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JUL 01, 2026
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Inside Line: Who Drives Ganassi’s No. 9 Next Season?

A media report indicates six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon is leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 seasons to join Arrow McLaren starting in 2027, a seismic move in the driver market.
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JUN 24, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Mid-Ohio

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) led 14 drivers from six teams testing in preparation for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid on Sunday, July 5.
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JUN 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty at Stake for All Drivers Entering Second Half of 2026 Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo) is trying to become the highest-scoring driver for Arrow McLaren not named Pato O'Ward since O'Ward arrived at the team in 2020.
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JUN 12, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty of Storylines To Add Spice To Second Half of Season

Alex Palou's pursuit of a record-tying fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship and fifth overall is arguably the top storyline of the final nine races of 2026.