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Caio Collet will join AJ Foyt Racing for IndyCar’s 2026 season, becoming the series first Brazilian-born full-time racer since Helio Castroneves in 2022. The São Paulo native makes the jump to IndyCar following a successful Indy NXT season, that saw him take 3 wins – including a full sweep at Laguna Seca. Collet will join…
On November 3rd, Andretti Global announced that driver Kyle Kirkwood, who competes with the No. 27 car, will continue with the team for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR season, signing a multiyear contract extension. This announcement follows Kirkwood’s remarkable performance with the team during the 2025 season, where he finished his career-best fourth in the standings…
On October 29, 2025, IndyCar driver Marco Andretti announced his retirement after 30 years of racing and 20 consecutive appearance at the Indy 500. The 38-year-old American stated he is ready to begin a new chapter of his life, focusing on being a father and other business ventures. He is currently working on a memoir…
Colton Herta will make the shock switch from IndyCar to Formula 2 in 2026, joining Hitech TGR, in what many regard as a make-or-break step to finally secure the FIA Super Licence points that have so far kept him from a long-anticipated Formula 1 seat. The 25-year-old Californian was once considered one of America’s brightest…
Rinus VeeKay’s move to Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 season “was the best move for me for the future”. On Tuesday, VeeKay announced he would race in IndyCar with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 season. The Dutchman left Dale Coyne Racing after one year, announcing days after the 2025 season finale in Nashville….
Mick Schumacher took a significant step into the world of American open-wheel racing this week, where he completed a full day of IndyCar testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. After a surprising pivot to the series, Schumacher piloted the No.75 Honda, where he got his first taste of…
Mick Schumacher returned to single-seaters during the IMS IndyCar test session. The former F1 driver made his IndyCar debut with Rahal Letterman Lannigan Racing this past weekend. Schumacher discussed his potential future in IndyCar during a media session that included Pit Debrief. Mick Schumacher on returning to single-seater racing in IndyCar After completing his F1…
Rinus VeeKay will join Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 IndyCar season. The Dutch driver leaves Dale Coyne Racing amidst an impressive season, scoring a podium at the IndyCar Toronto GP. VeeKay declined contract offer from Dale Coyne Racing It was announced that VeeKay declined a contract offer from Dale Coyne Racing to retain his…
Every October, IndyCar hosts its series test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway among other road courses. In 2025, we see 5 IndyCar rookies take on the IMS IndyCar Series test. The returning drivers are eight-time race winner Alexander Rossi and his Ed Carpenter Racing teammate Christian Rasmussen. A total of seven drivers were out on…
New testimony in the ongoing lawsuit between IndyCar champion Alex Palou and McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown revealed jarring allegations. The Indy500 winner claimed Brown made promises for Palou’s future in F1 with McLaren. The CEO denied ever making such agreements. Moreover, this legal dispute brought out accusations from both parties. With Palou completely frustrated…
