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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

After Busy October, Plenty of News Still Could Be Made in November

There still is plenty of intrigue in November as the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season takes shape, including whether driver Mick Schumacher (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team up.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward’s Big Week Features Laps in INDYCAR SERIES, F1 Cars

Pato O'Ward (photo) tested Tuesday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and participated in Formula One practice Friday for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Smooth Sailing at IMS with Track Patch, Tires, More

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo) was one of four NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers testing Oct. 21 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in preparation for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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INDYCAR.com

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Fantastic Five of 2025: 109th Indianapolis 500

This new series features a look back at the five best races of the 2025 season, as determined by INDYCAR.com writers, starting with Alex Palou's career-defining victory in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in May.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Record Number of Drivers Led the Pack in Exciting Season

A trend of many lap leaders in 2025 started immediately at the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (photo), which featured seven leaders, one shy of the event’s all-time high.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Flashback: A Look at Five Classic WWTR Races

Josef Newgarden (photo, front) bumped Team Penske teammate Simon Pagenaud (photo, yellow car) in a decisive pass for victory in 2017 at World Wide Technology Raceway, one of many exciting INDYCAR SERIES races at the 1.25-mile oval.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Santino Ferrucci Continues Foyt’s Recent Resurgence

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in Detroit, including Santino Ferrucci (photo, left) and Team President Larry Foyt (photo, right) celebrating a second consecutive runner-up finish.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Laments Missed Chance for Pole

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Detroit, including continued improvement for Graham Rahal (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
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Inside Line: Biggest Indianapolis 500 Takeaway?

The continued historical dominance of Alex Palou and the No. 10 DHL crew from Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) was a story that grabbed the attention of two members of the Inside Line panel.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Alex Palou's (photo, left) breakthrough victory Sunday at Indianapolis capped a recent string of strong performances by the Spaniard in the "500."
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Earns Sweet Redemption with Third

News, notes and quotes Sunday from around Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis.
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109th Indianapolis 500 Historical, Event Notes

A look at the milestones set Sunday in the 109th edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at IMS.