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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 Rides Roller Coaster of a Day

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Nashville, where David Malukas (photo) crashed, missed qualifying, spent time at a hospital and returned to lead the final practice.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Numbers Prove Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward Tough To Top on Ovals

Just how dominant has Josef Newgarden been on ovals recently? He has won 13 of the last 30 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races on circle tracks, a strike rate of 43 percent, and his last 10 wins have come on ovals.
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Curt Cavin

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Plenty of Questions Remain as Silly Season Explodes Into Action

Team Penske is one of the few organizations in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES that won't see a changed lineup in 2027, as David Malukas, Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden (photo, from left) will be back.
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Inside Line: Where Does Christian Lundgaard Drive Next Season?

The Dane (photo) became the hottest free agent of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Silly Season after Arrow McLaren revealed this week it is not re-signing him for 2027 and beyond.
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Eric Smith

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Mid-Ohio

Lundgaard (two), Palou (one) have won this season's permanent road course races.
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Special (De)Livery: Mid-Ohio

Graham Rahal and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will welcome Ohio-based Ariel Corporation to the side of their No. 15 Honda (photo) this weekend at Mid-Ohio.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon Departure, Dominance Are Major Subplots at Mid-Ohio

The six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has a record seven career victories at the road course near Columbus, Ohio.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Scott Dixon Back on Happy Hunting Grounds at Mid-Ohio

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) has won seven times at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during his illustrious career, including last year.
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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.