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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Road Course Prowess Could Lift Christian Lundgaard in Title Fight

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two victories and a runner-up finish in three natural road course starts this season, with the next race July 5 also on a road course at Mid-Ohio.
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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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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Who Is Best Positioned To Challenge Alex Palou?

Three members of the Inside Line panel think Team Penske's David Malukas (photo, center) will be the strongest challenger to reigning champion and points leader Alex Palou in the stretch run to the title.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard Rises After Road America Stunner

The Arrow McLaren driver jumped from fifth to second in the latest Power Rankings after driving from last place on Lap 1 to win the XPEL Grand Prix of Road America Presented by AMR.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: XPEL Grand Prix of Road America

Winner Christian Lundgaard (photo, center) was one of the many drivers who took a wild, unpredictable ride to the checkered flag in the XPEL Grand Prix of Road America Presented by AMR on Sunday.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal, Will Power See Late Clash Differently

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at Road America, including Will Power of Andretti Global (photo) driving to a coveted podium finish.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Charges From Last to First To Win at Road America

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) earned his second victory of the season, both on road courses.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Pole Streak Reaches Five for Alex Palou at Road America

The Spaniard (photo) is the first INDYCAR SERIES driver to win five straight poles since fellow Chip Ganassi Racing legend Alex Zanardi in 1996-97.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Balances Title Race With Desire for First Win

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) is winless in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career but is third in the season standings in 2026.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Flu Fighter Marcus Armstrong Leads Meyer Shank 1-2 at Road America

The Kiwi (photo) and teammate Felix Rosenqvist were the quickest drivers in the opening practice for the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Road America

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) is among the favorites to win the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR on Sunday after winning the last race on a permanent road course, the Sonsio Grand Prix in May at Indianapolis.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Trying To Spoil Alex Palou’s Personal Playground at Road America

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) is the reigning winner of the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR, and he could earn his record-setting fourth victory at the Wisconsin road course this Sunday.