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Dennis Hauger “didn’t expect” such a dominant start to 2025 Indy NXT season at St. Pete

Dennis Hauger was simply sensational as he dominated on his Indy NXT debut at St. Pete last weekend as the 2025 season got going. Fastest in FP1, second in FP2, taking pole in qualifying, controlling the race: it was a masterclass. Dennis Hauger left a bit surprised by his dominant start to the 2025 Indy…

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It was a bitterly disappointing start to the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Pete for Will Power, Nolan Siegel and Louis Foster. All three drivers crashed out at turn 3 on the opening lap.
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Power takes responsibility for Siegel crash in IndyCar St. Pete race; Foster left to rue bad luck

It was a bitterly disappointing start to the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Pete for Will Power, Nolan Siegel and Louis Foster. All three drivers crashed out at turn 3 on the opening lap. How cars checking up in front led to the incident Turn 3 is a hotspot for incidents and crashes at St….

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Newgarden during the St. Pete round
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Newgarden says P3 a “great day” at St. Pete IndyCar round after “two fuel miscues”

Overall it was a positive St. Pete round for Penske’s Josef Newgarden. The two-time defending Indy 500 winner managed to fight his way up after missing the Fast 6. He was even in contention to win again as he was less than half a second of distance from eventual race winner Alex Palou at one…

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IndyCar 2025 championship standings and results after St. Pete
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IndyCar 2025 championship standings and results after St. Pete

The 2025 IndyCar season is underway following a fascinating race St. Pete on Sunday, and it’s the usual suspects at the sharp end in the championship standings for the most part. Three-time champion Alex Palou of Spain kick-started his title defence in style by winning. The CGR driver is aiming for a third consecutive title…

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Alex Palou's yellow No. 10 car at St. Petersburg
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Race winner Alex Palou would “modify the OT rule” after struggling to lap Robb at IndyCar St. Pete

Alex Palou kicked off his IndyCar title defence with a superb drive to victory on the streets of St. Petersburg. The Spaniard is aiming for his fourth title and third in a row for Chip Ganassi Racing after a superb run of success in IndyCar. Palou recovered from a lacklustre qualifying which saw him fail…

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Scott Dixon's orange and white No. 9 IndyCar at St. Petersburg
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Scott Dixon opens up on radio issue that “ultimately cost us the race” in IndyCar St. Pete event

Scott Dixon endured an arduous day at the first round of the IndyCar season as he missed out on victory at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The New Zealander was battling at the sharp end of the field throughout the 100-lap race but lost track position at the final pit stop. His Chip…

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Palou winning the IndyCar Race at St. Petersburg
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IndyCar | Race | St. Pete | Palou beats Dixon to season-opening victory

IndyCar is officially back! The 2025 IndyCar season begins with a street race in St. Pete and recently renewed Penske driver Scott McLaughlin starting from pole position ahead of Herta and Rosenqvist. Dixon can never be disregarded, and today he is the best starting Ganassi driver from P6, next to the other Andretti drivers and…

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Scott McLaughlin takes home Pole position St. Pete season opener.
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IndyCar | Qualifying | St. Pete | McLaughlin takes home first pole of the season

After an exciting Qualifying session, Scott McLaughlin took home the first pole position of the season in St. Pete. Following a competitive FP2 session where Marcus Ericsson topped the timesheets, expectations were high heading into today’s qualifying. The Swede had led a remarkably close field, with Rinus VeeKay impressing in second for Dale Coyne Racing…

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