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The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) earned his 20th career victory in just his 99th start.

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Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo), a Florida native, could score a home-state victory this season as one of the favorites at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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One member of the Inside Line panel wants to see fireworks between 2025 champion Alex Palou (photo, top) and 2025 runner-up Pato O'Ward (photo, bottom) during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this Sunday.

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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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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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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.

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FEB 10, 2026

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Josef Newgarden Plots 2026 Comeback With ‘Full Attack’

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) for Team Penske seeks to rebound from a 12th-place finish in the standings last season.

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Return to Karting Roots Energizes Marcus Armstrong for 2026 Season

The New Zealand native finished inside the top 10 of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings for the first time in 2025.

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Mick Schumacher Gets Hang of Oval Laps in First Test

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES rookie (photo) will make his first career oval start with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on Saturday, March 7 at Phoenix Raceway.

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Two members of the Inside Line panel think the management hires by Bobby Rahal (photo) and his co-owners David Letterman and Mike Lanigan could elevate Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing into title contention this season.

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One Point Separates Top Two Midway Through iRacing Pro Series

There are four races remaining - two on ovals, two on road courses -- in the 2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series season.

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One Inside Line panelist thinks the progress of 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Dennis Hauger (photo) in his rookie season is a story to watch in 2026 at Dale Coyne Racing.

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Content Days Notes: David Malukas’ Father Has Carolina in His Mind

News, notes and quotes from the second NTT INDYCAR SERIES Content Day in Indianapolis, including David Malukas (photo) discussing frequent calls and texts from his father about his new job at Team Penske.

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Champ Alex Palou Opens with Dominant March to St. Pete Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) earned his 20th career victory in just his 99th start.

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Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren Step Forward in St. Pete Warmup

Arrow McLaren put three drivers into the top six of the final practice, setting the table for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at noon ET today on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports app and INDYCAR Radio, powered by OnlyBulls.

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Paddock Buzz: Coyne Team Produces Stunning Qualifying Pace

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg, including unexpected joy for Dale Coyne Racing (photo), which put two drivers into the Firestone Fast Six for the first time since 2022.

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Pato O’Ward Knows Constant Pressure Is Only Way To Dethrone Champ

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) finished a distant second in the standings last season to Alex Palou, 196 points behind.

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Scott McLaughlin Starts Penske Rebound With St. Pete Pole

The Team Penske driver (photo) earned his 12th career NTT P1 Award and his third in the last five years at St. Petersburg.

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Christian Lundgaard Leads Eventful Second Practice at St. Pete

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) led a session in which six different teams placed drivers in the top six of the time sheet and 2025 race winners Will Power and Christian Rasmussen crashed in separate incidents.

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Paddock Buzz: Ganassi Hopes To Keep Winning Vibes in 2026

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at St. Petersburg, including Kyffin Simpson (photo) helping to keep the good times rolling for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Scott McLaughlin Jumps to Top of Opening Practice at St. Pete

Less than a tenth of a second separated the top five in the session led by the Team Penske driver (photo), a two-time pole winner at this event.

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Eric Smith

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Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo), a Florida native, could score a home-state victory this season as one of the favorites at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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ENVE Composites To Sponsor Mick Schumacher’s Debut at St. Pete

The company, which also will be a major associate sponsor of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing this season, manufactures handmade carbon fiber bicycle frames, rims and components.

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Curt Cavin

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Solving Alex Palou Puzzle on Field's Mind at St. Pete Opener

The Chip Ganassi Racing star (photo) opened his dominant, title-winning 2025 season with a victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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2026 Preview: Dale Coyne Racing

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews concludes with a look at this organization that welcomes a veteran of the team from 2021 and a rookie to its 2026 lineup.

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Champ Alex Palou Opens with Dominant March to St. Pete Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) earned his 20th career victory in just his 99th start.

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Paul Kelly

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Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren Step Forward in St. Pete Warmup

Arrow McLaren put three drivers into the top six of the final practice, setting the table for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at noon ET today on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports app and INDYCAR Radio, powered by OnlyBulls.

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Paddock Buzz: Coyne Team Produces Stunning Qualifying Pace

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg, including unexpected joy for Dale Coyne Racing (photo), which put two drivers into the Firestone Fast Six for the first time since 2022.

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Curt Cavin

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Pato O’Ward Knows Constant Pressure Is Only Way To Dethrone Champ

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) finished a distant second in the standings last season to Alex Palou, 196 points behind.

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Paul Kelly

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Scott McLaughlin Starts Penske Rebound With St. Pete Pole

The Team Penske driver (photo) earned his 12th career NTT P1 Award and his third in the last five years at St. Petersburg.

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Paul Kelly

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Christian Lundgaard Leads Eventful Second Practice at St. Pete

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) led a session in which six different teams placed drivers in the top six of the time sheet and 2025 race winners Will Power and Christian Rasmussen crashed in separate incidents.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Ganassi Hopes To Keep Winning Vibes in 2026

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at St. Petersburg, including Kyffin Simpson (photo) helping to keep the good times rolling for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Paul Kelly

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Scott McLaughlin Jumps to Top of Opening Practice at St. Pete

Less than a tenth of a second separated the top five in the session led by the Team Penske driver (photo), a two-time pole winner at this event.

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ENVE Composites To Sponsor Mick Schumacher’s Debut at St. Pete

The company, which also will be a major associate sponsor of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing this season, manufactures handmade carbon fiber bicycle frames, rims and components.

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Curt Cavin

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Solving Alex Palou Puzzle on Field's Mind at St. Pete Opener

The Chip Ganassi Racing star (photo) opened his dominant, title-winning 2025 season with a victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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2026 Preview: Dale Coyne Racing

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews concludes with a look at this organization that welcomes a veteran of the team from 2021 and a rookie to its 2026 lineup.

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MSR Unveils Partners, Liveries for Felix Rosenqvist, Marcus Armstrong

Felix Rosenqvist will drive this car (photo) saluting the 50th anniversary of rock icons Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers this weekend at St. Petersburg and March 7 at Phoenix.