Pit Debrief

Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel responds to media comments from Team Principal Tony Kanaan ahead of the 2026 IndyCar season.

Nolan Siegel under pressure — responds to Tony Kanaan’s comments ahead of 2026 IndyCar season

Disha Rawal1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel enters the 2026 IndyCar season under pressure from Arrow McLaren. Completing his first full IndyCar season in 2025, Siegel finished 22nd in the standings, with a highest finish of P8 at Road America. Comparatively, teammates Pato O’Ward and Christian Lundgaard finished 2nd and 5th, respectively. In an interview with Motorsport,…

Simpson aiming high for big results in 2026 IndyCar season

Ana Sorge1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Kyffin Simpson is heading into his third NTT IndyCar season, piloting the No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. The Cayman Islands-born racer is looking to carry the momentum and strong team chemistry from past seasons into podiums and wins for 2026. Simpson spoke to Pit Debrief and other media outlets about his hopes for the…

Meyer Shank Racing driver Felix Rosenqvist highlighted the need to learn from reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou ahead of the 2026 season.

Rosenqvist on learning from champion Palou ahead of 2026 IndyCar season

Disha Rawal1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Felix Rosenqvist heads into the 2026 IndyCar season on strong footing. The Swede drove superbly in 2025, finishing a strong P6 in the standings and scoring a podium at Road America. Rosenqvist continues to pilot the No. 60 Honda for Meyer Shank Racing alongside teammate Marcus Armstrong. Rosenqvist spoke about the upcoming 2026 season during…

Indy NXT champion Dennis Hauger looks to have "a good start" for his first full IndyCar season in 2026 with Dale Coyne Racing.

Hauger targeting “good start” to rookie IndyCar season in 2026

Esha Bajwa1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

2025 Indy NXT champion Dennis Hauger looks to have “a good start” to his first full IndyCar season in 2026. Dennis Hauger is entering the 2026 IndyCar season after clinching the Indy NXT championship in his rookie year. The Norwegian driver is set to pilot the No. 19 car for Dale Coyne Racing. The 22-year-old…

Scott McLaughlin switches from alternate tyres to primary tyres at the IndyCar 2025 Detroit Grand Prix.

IndyCar to require two stints on alternate tyres at street circuits for 2026

Lenny Sundahl1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

With less than two weeks before the season opener at St. Petersburg, Racer revealed on Monday that IndyCar will require a second alternate tyre stint for street courses. The rule change was tested last season during the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis. A street course strategy shakeup In extending this change into 2026, IndyCar will…

Barber Motorsports Park founder, George Barber, passes away

John Goolsby1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Birmingham businessman and philanthropist George Barber has passed away at the age of 85. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum announced his passing on Monday evening. Barber’s name became synonymous with Barber Motorsports Park and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, but the origins of that legacy trace back to the family dairy business. Barber’s Dairy, originally…

Marcus Armstrong hopes to "start the year off strong" to vie for a Top 3 finish for the 2026 IndyCar Season.

Armstrong hopes to carry his positive momentum for a “Top 3” finish in 2026 IndyCar season

Esha Bajwa1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Marcus Armstrong is entering his fourth full IndyCar season in 2026 after completing one year with Meyer Shank Racing. After his move from Chip Ganassi Racing, the New Zealander had his best season to date. The 25-year-old finished 2025 8th in the championship with a podium in Iowa and a total of 10 Top 10…

Following a year out, Romain Grosjean has been confirmed as the final full-time driver on the 2026 IndyCar grid with Dale Coyne Racing.

Grosjean completes 2026 IndyCar grid with Dale Coyne Racing

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Following a year out of the sport, Romain Grosjean has been confirmed as the final full-time driver on the 2026 IndyCar grid; it also marks a return to Dale Coyne Racing in the process. The 39-year-old started his career Stateside with this team in 2021. He took an emotional and memorable pole at IMS, his…

Indycar announced a multiyear extension for General Motors and Honda that will see Chevrolet and Honda gain team charters from the 2028 season.

IndyCar announces “monumental” engine extension and 2028 team charters for Chevrolet and Honda

Lenny Sundahl1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

On Thursday IndyCar announced a multiyear extension and expansion of its engine partnership with General Motors and Honda. In addition to keeping Chevrolet and Honda in Indycar, the manufacturers will each have a team charter beginning in 2028. This coincides with a long-awaited new car for IndyCar, which both Chevy and Honda will play a…

On Monday and Tuesday a two-day 2026 IndyCar test took place at Sebring, view the best times and overall results here.

2026 IndyCar Testing | Sebring | Best times and overall results

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

On Monday and Tuesday a two-day 2026 IndyCar test took place at Sebring, view the best times and full results below. Hunter McElrea got a rare opportunity as he took to the wheel for Ed Carpenter Racing. He impressed with the ninth quickest time across the two days. Out front, Marcus Armstrong led the way….