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Road Course Prowess Could Lift Christian Lundgaard in Title Fight

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two victories and a runner-up finish in three natural road course starts this season, with the next race July 5 also on a road course at Mid-Ohio.

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Inside Line: Who Is Best Positioned To Challenge Alex Palou?

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Inside Line: Who Is Best Positioned To Challenge Alex Palou?

Three members of the Inside Line panel think Team Penske's David Malukas (photo, center) will be the strongest challenger to reigning champion and points leader Alex Palou in the stretch run to the title.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard Rises After Road America Stunner

The Arrow McLaren driver jumped from fifth to second in the latest Power Rankings after driving from last place on Lap 1 to win the XPEL Grand Prix of Road America Presented by AMR.

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Inside Line: What’s Catching Your Eye at Road America?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks it's time Pato O'Ward (photo) opens the second half of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with his first podium result of 2026.

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Eric Smith

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Plenty of Storylines To Add Spice To Second Half of Season

Alex Palou's pursuit of a record-tying fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship and fifth overall is arguably the top storyline of the final nine races of 2026.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Drivers on Rise, Fall after Hectic Stretch

Victory in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge elevated Felix Rosenqvist's season to the highest of highs (photo).

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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway From First Half of Season?

The revival of Graham Rahal (photo), who has three podium finishes in a season for the first time since 2020, caught the eye of one member of the Inside Line panel.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Marcus Ericsson Returns After Strong WWTR Race

The Andretti Global driver (photo) is back in the Power Rankings after finishing second Sunday night in the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline.

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Inside Line: First-Time 2026 Winner Sunday at WWTR?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks recent strong short-oval performance makes ECR's Christian Rasmussen (photo) a smart pick to break through with a first 2026 victory Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Inside Line: Indy 500 Effect on Rest of Season?

One member of the Inside Line panel sees an extended tenure at Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian for Felix Rosenqvist (photo) after his spellbinding victory Sunday in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Felix Rosenqvist, David Malukas Climb After Epic ‘500’

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) jumped five spots in the rankings.

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Inside Line: Indianapolis 500 Winner?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) will drive to his second victory in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" this Sunday.

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Indy 500 Legends in Spotlight in New FOX Film Debuting Saturday

“THE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY” premieres at 6 p.m. ET Saturday, May 16 on FOX.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Road Course Prowess Could Lift Christian Lundgaard in Title Fight

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two victories and a runner-up finish in three natural road course starts this season, with the next race July 5 also on a road course at Mid-Ohio.

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INDYCAR Legends To Compete in IROC Race at Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves (photo) will join fellow "500" winners Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan, along with NASCAR legends, in the IROC race on the streets of Washington, D.C.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Mid-Ohio

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) led 14 drivers from six teams testing in preparation for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid on Sunday, July 5.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

MSR Confirms Felix Rosenqvist’s Departure After Season

The Swede (photo) earned the biggest victory of his career with the Ohio-based team when they won the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in May.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: XPEL Grand Prix of Road America

Winner Christian Lundgaard (photo, center) was one of the many drivers who took a wild, unpredictable ride to the checkered flag in the XPEL Grand Prix of Road America Presented by AMR on Sunday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal, Will Power See Late Clash Differently

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at Road America, including Will Power of Andretti Global (photo) driving to a coveted podium finish.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Armstrong Suffers Through Another Late Gut Punch

Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian teammates Marcus Armstrong (photo) and Felix Rosenqvist each laid legitimate claim to chances for victory Sunday at Road America.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Charges From Last to First To Win at Road America

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) earned his second victory of the season, both on road courses.

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Scott Dixon Finds Leading Pace in Warmup at Road America

The six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is starting 11th in the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR, live at 2 p.m. ET today on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Strong Qualifying Helps Marcus Armstrong Feel Better

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Road America, including Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) overcoming illness to qualify third.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Impressive Pole Numbers Continue To Pile Up for Alex Palou

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has won the NTT P1 Award at six of the last seven races this season, including five in a row.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Pole Streak Reaches Five for Alex Palou at Road America

The Spaniard (photo) is the first INDYCAR SERIES driver to win five straight poles since fellow Chip Ganassi Racing legend Alex Zanardi in 1996-97.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Road Course Prowess Could Lift Christian Lundgaard in Title Fight

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two victories and a runner-up finish in three natural road course starts this season, with the next race July 5 also on a road course at Mid-Ohio.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Mid-Ohio

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) led 14 drivers from six teams testing in preparation for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid on Sunday, July 5.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

MSR Confirms Felix Rosenqvist’s Departure After Season

The Swede (photo) earned the biggest victory of his career with the Ohio-based team when they won the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in May.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: XPEL Grand Prix of Road America

Winner Christian Lundgaard (photo, center) was one of the many drivers who took a wild, unpredictable ride to the checkered flag in the XPEL Grand Prix of Road America Presented by AMR on Sunday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal, Will Power See Late Clash Differently

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at Road America, including Will Power of Andretti Global (photo) driving to a coveted podium finish.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Armstrong Suffers Through Another Late Gut Punch

Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian teammates Marcus Armstrong (photo) and Felix Rosenqvist each laid legitimate claim to chances for victory Sunday at Road America.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Charges From Last to First To Win at Road America

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) earned his second victory of the season, both on road courses.

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Scott Dixon Finds Leading Pace in Warmup at Road America

The six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is starting 11th in the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR, live at 2 p.m. ET today on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Strong Qualifying Helps Marcus Armstrong Feel Better

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Road America, including Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) overcoming illness to qualify third.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Impressive Pole Numbers Continue To Pile Up for Alex Palou

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has won the NTT P1 Award at six of the last seven races this season, including five in a row.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Pole Streak Reaches Five for Alex Palou at Road America

The Spaniard (photo) is the first INDYCAR SERIES driver to win five straight poles since fellow Chip Ganassi Racing legend Alex Zanardi in 1996-97.

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Pato O’Ward Back on Track After Leading Road America Practice

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) seeks his first podium finish of the season Sunday in the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR.