Indy NXT Archives

Exclusive: Salvador de Alba on taking a different path to Indy NXT and moving forward with a new team

Ana Sorge3 days ago3 days ago06 mins

It’s been a winding path to the Indy NXT by Firestone series for Salvador de Alba. The 26-year-old racer from Guadalajara started his single-seater career in Mexico, competing in series such as Tractocamiones Freightliner and the NASCAR Mexico Series. The Mexican driver is now racing in his first season with HMD Motorsports for his 2026…

Juan Manuel Correa reflects on perseverance, motivation, recovery, mindset, life beyond racing and the advice he would give his younger self.

Exclusive: Correa reflects on resiliance, recovery and the mindset that has shaped his racing journey

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago09 mins

Juan Manuel Correa’s career has demanded more than speed. Across his rise through karting, junior single-seaters, recovery, and return to professional racing, he has needed focus, resilience and an ability to keep moving through difficult periods. That perseverance has become one of the defining themes of his journey. Correa has faced physical, emotional and professional…

2026 Indy NXT Indy GP, Tymek Kucharczyk on track

2026 Indy NXT Indy GP | Race 2 results

Megan Ricketts2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

After rain shapes the opening race of the Indy GP doubleheader, Indy NXT by Firestone returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course for Race 2 under calmer skies. With Max Taylor and Alessandro de Tullio leading the field from the front row, and Race 1 winner Enzo Fittipaldi starting seventh, the second contest sets…

Race 1 and round 5 of the 2026 Indy NXT season at the Indy GP has been completed, view the full results below. Alessandro de Tullio started P1

2026 Indy NXT Indy GP | Race 1 results

James O'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Race 1 and round 5 of the 2026 Indy NXT season at the Indy GP has been completed, view the full results below. For the third consecutive race, Alessandro de Tullio started on pole and had Max Taylor on the front row with him. Following a tough start to the year, Lochie Hughes had a…

2026 Indy NXT Indy GP Qualifying, Alessandro de Tullio on track.

2026 Indy NXT Indy GP | Qualifying results

Megan Ricketts2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

2026 Indy NXT Indy GP qualifying begins after a tight opening practice session on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, with the field now set to decide the grid for Race 1 of the weekend doubleheader. The session follows a close morning practice session, which was topped by Max Taylor ahead of Nikita Johnson, Tymek…

2026 Indy NXT Indy GP Max Taylor exits his car in pitlane.

2026 Indy NXT Indy GP | Practice results

Megan Ricketts2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

The Month of May is officially shifting into gear for Indy NXT by Firestone, with the field set for its only practice session Friday morning on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Practice 1 begins at 8:00 a.m. ET, opening a packed day that also includes qualifying and Race 1 of the IMS doubleheader. The…

In an exclusive interview with Tymek Kucharczyk, Pit Debrief spoke to the Polish Indy NXT driver about Macau and the lessons learned. He also discussed his season so far, alongside media appreciation and fan support.

Exclusive: Tymek Kucharczyk on taking lessons learned at Macau into Indy NXT, media appreciation, and massive Polish support

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago014 mins

In the second part of an exclusive interview with Tymek Kucharczyk, Pit Debrief spoke to the Polish driver about his difficult weekend at Macau and the lessons he took from it into the Indy NXT season. With four races completed in 2026 in Indy NXT, the 20-year-old rookie sits P3 in points behind Nikita Johnson…

Salvador de Alba for HMD Motorsports in Indy NXT. Close up helmet photo.

Exclusive: Salvador de Alba on adapting to HMD, finding progress in Indy NXT, and his competitive spirit

Megan Ricketts4 weeks ago4 weeks ago09 mins

Salvador de Alba’s path to Indy NXT has not followed the most traditional route. Before joining the American open-wheel ladder, the Mexican driver built experience in other disciplines, including NASCAR Mexico. Since then, he has moved through USF Pro 2000 and Indy NXT, spent two seasons with Andretti-affiliated teams, and joined HMD Motorsports for the…

In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Juan Manuel Correa spoke about switching from F2 to Indy NXT, his IndyCar ambitions, the friendlier atmosphere in the North American paddock, and his 2026 season so far.

Exclusive: Correa on moving from F2 to Indy NXT, IndyCar ambitions, and a more human paddock in the US

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Juan Manuel Correa spoke about switching from F2 to Indy NXT, his IndyCar ambitions, the friendlier atmosphere in the North American paddock, and his 2026 season so far. A new journey begins after leaving Formula 2 and Europe Following an eight-year journey that started…

Juan Manuel Correa on his journey from karting to F4, and the skills, resilience and international success that he carries into Indy NXT.

Exclusive | From karting dreams in Ecuador to F4 in Europe — Correa on his foundations in motorsport

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

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…