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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Satisfied With First Penske Season

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including David Malukas (photo) ending up as the top driver for Team Penske.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Four-Way Fight for Second To Capture Sunday Spotlight at Laguna Seca

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) is second in the standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, leading a tightly bunched pack in the race for the runner-up spot.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Laguna Seca

The No. 10 DHL Lightning Bolt Honda (photo) driven by Alex Palou will be the car to beat Sunday in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar has won this race three of the last four years.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Whirlwind, Exciting Season Takes Checkered Sunday at Laguna Seca

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) is the favorite in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as he has won the last two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The King’s Reign Continues; Double Win Launches Pato O’Ward

Clinching a fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship -- including four in a row -- helped to keep Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) atop the rankings after yet another race.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Shows Oval Chops in Breakthrough

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in Milwaukee, where Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) earned his first career podium finish on an oval.
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AUG 30, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Brace for Long, Strategic Sunday at Milwaukee

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Milwaukee, where Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson and the rest of the field are pondering strategic options with as many as 410 laps looming Sunday at the Milwaukee Mile.
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AUG 29, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin, Alex Palou Speed to Milwaukee Poles

Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (photo) earned his second pole of the season, but Pato O'Ward will start first in the race today (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX) due to an unapproved engine change penalty for McLaughlin.
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AUG 29, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Leads Eventful Opening Practice in Milwaukee

The Team Penske driver (photo) already has two victories this season on short ovals like the Milwaukee Mile.
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AUG 28, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Milwaukee

Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo, left) and Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, right) are among the favorites to win one or both races during the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend.
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AUG 27, 2026
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Special (De)Livery: Milwaukee

Two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (image) will support weekend event title sponsor Snap-on in both races this weekend at the Milwaukee Mile.
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AUG 27, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou’s Rivals Hope To Create Double Trouble at Milwaukee

Christian Rasmussen of ECR (photo, right front) broke through for his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in a thrilling race last year at the Milwaukee Mile.