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IndyCar have confirmed that they will use the single-car qualifying format for the Fast Six on street courses across the remainder of the 2026 season. The series debuted the format at Arlington as they look to add to the qualifying show this year. Having finished up P6 in the Fast 12, Marcus Ericsson ran first…
With a hectic four rounds completed in 2026, Pit Debrief takes a look at 5 IndyCar drivers who should be doing better following those races held in March. While Sting Ray Robb, Nolan Siegel and Kyffin Simpson are obvious candidates, this article takes a look at champions who have won titles in either IndyCar and/or…
Juan Manuel Correa’s journey through the junior racing ranks highlights both the ambition and challenges inherent in forging a professional motorsport career. Like many drivers, Correa began his motorsport journey in karting, where early success and natural talent laid the groundwork for a step up to F4 and a future in single-seaters. However, key moves…
In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk opened up on his move to Indy NXT with HMD Motorsports and the good working relationship with his teammates. The 20-year-old was at a crossroads looking ahead to 2026. Having not had significant financial backing throughout his career despite competing…
AJ Foyt Racing have become the latest IndyCar team to sign a reserve driver as Toby Sowery joins for the remainder of the 2026 season. The Brit had been in a reserve and development driver role for RLL through the 2025 campaign. The 29-year-old is no stranger to racing in the US. He previously competed…
AJ Foyt Racing has announced a strategic partnership with Crosslink Motorsports, establishing a structured pathway for young drivers aiming to reach the top levels of American open-wheel racing. This collaboration links Crosslink’s strong presence in junior formula categories with AJ Foyt Racing’s programmes in both the NTT INDYCAR Series and INDY NXT by Firestone. As…
Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward was faced with challenge after challenge at the 2026 IndyCar Children’s of Alabama Grand Prix, leaving the 26-year-old incredibly confused with a plethora of questions and very few answers. After a string of tricky qualifying sessions for the team, O’Ward qualified 12th for the 2026 IndyCar race at Barber —…
An outstanding Sunday drive by Denmark’s Christian Lundgaard at Barber should have led to a second career win in IndyCar. However, he was left to rue what might have been instead. From 10th on the grid following a disappointing qualifying for Arrow McLaren once more, his race pace was mega again. Having cleared Newgarden, Grosjean,…
It was a stunning return to the IndyCar podium positions for Graham Rahal on Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park. The 37-year-old finished in the top 3 for the first time since 2023, ending an almost three-year podium drought. The result marks a turning point for Rahal and the RLL team, showing that persistence pays off….
Alex Palou took to Victory Lane at the 2026 IndyCar Barber GP for the second year in a row. Christian Lundgaard and Graham Rahal were neck-and-neck for second, but it was the Spaniard who converted his pole into a win this weekend. During the IndyCar Barber GP, the 28-year-old lost some time by battling with…
