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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marco Andretti Announces Retirement as Driver

The third-generation driver (photo) recorded five top-four finishes in the Indianapolis 500, including second as a rookie in 2006.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Admit Peak Alex Palou Will Be Handful Yet Again in 2026

The Spaniard (photo) won eight of 17 races en route to his fourth Astor Challenge Cup as NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion in 2025.
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OCT 24, 2025
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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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OCT 22, 2025
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Colton Herta To Race in Formula 2 with Hitech in 2026

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES race winner (photo) will compete in the series one level below Formula One next season in addition to his role as a test driver for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team.
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OCT 21, 2025
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Julia Boston

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood’s Excitement Engine Fires Up at Cowboys’ Game

Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo, right) spent time on the field with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (photo, left) as part of his promotional visit for the inaugural INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington during the Cowboys' home game Oct. 19.
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OCT 20, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Strong Season with Coyne Helped Rinus VeeKay Reunite with JHR

The Dutch driver (photo) produced two top-four finishes in 2025 in his sole season with Dale Coyne Racing, attracting the attention of Juncos Hollinger Racing, with which he won a junior formula title in 2018 and will race in 2026.
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OCT 16, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Test Signals More Momentum in Lochie Hughes’ Career

The Australian (photo) is more focused on ever than winning the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship and climbing to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES after his first INDYCAR SERIES test with Andretti Global.
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OCT 16, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Will Power Eager To Rediscover Sports Car Racing on Familiar Turf

The two-time INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) is making his first sports car start since 2003 this weekend in the Indianapolis 8 Hour presented by AWS on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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OCT 14, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: ECR Chooses IMS Test To Get Jump Start on 2026

News, notes and quotes from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES team test Oct. 13 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, including Alexander Rossi (photo) and Christian Rasmussen aiming to push their late-season momentum into next season.
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OCT 14, 2025
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Rinus VeeKay Signs With Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026 Season

The Dutchman (photo) earned a podium finish last season by placing second at Toronto, falling just short in pursuit of Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren.
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OCT 13, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

First Taste of INDYCAR Entices Mick Schumacher at IMS Test

The former Formula One driver (photo) and son of legendary F1 champion Michael Schumacher tested an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car for the first time Monday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.