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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: All Is Fresh, Equal, Exciting Entering St. Pete Opener

The 18-race NTT INDYCAR SERIES season takes the green flag at noon (ET) Sunday at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Team Penske

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews continues with a look at this organization that hired David Malukas during the offseason to replace Will Power.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Phoenix

ECR drivers Alexander Rossi (photo, left) and Christian Rasmussen (photo, right) were sitting pretty after ending up first and fourth, respectively, after the two-day Unser INDYCAR Open Test at Phoenix Raceway.
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INDYCAR.com

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INDYCAR Expands Global Broadcast Presence for 2026

The exciting action of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will be televised in more than 200 countries and territories in 2026.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Notice Similar Challenge of Phoenix, WWTR

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Wednesday at Phoenix, where the two-day Unser INDYCAR Open Test came to an end.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Powers ECR to Top of Speed Charts at Phoenix Test

The 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) was fastest in both sessions Wednesday and overall in the two-day Open Test at the 1-mile desert oval.
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Inside Line: Who’s Flying Under the Radar in 2026?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Scott McLaughlin (photo) will return to the top five of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and contend for victory in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Coming to Grips with Phoenix Oval

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) learning a new track.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Opens Penske Era by Leading First Day of Phoenix Test

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) led a 1-2 result for the organization on the first day of the two-day test at the 1-mile desert oval.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Rasmussen Aims To Build on Oval Success in 2026

The Danish driver (photo) was the third-highest points scorer on ovals in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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Charters Provided Boost for Chevrolet, Honda To Extend Commitment

Expect more tight competition between Chevrolet- and Honda-powered teams for years to come in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
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Inside Line: Sebring Test Takeaways, Phoenix Test Expectations

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed by the performance of new Juncos Hollinger Racing teammates Rinus VeeKay and Sting Ray Robb (photo) this week at the private team test at Sebring.