The 2026 IndyCar season kicks off with the race in St. Pete. Scott McLaughlin fires away from pole after a dominant qualifying session.
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IndyCar | St. Pete | Race | Palou throws down the gauntlet with dominant win in season-opener

The 2026 IndyCar season kicks off with the race in St. Pete. Scott McLaughlin fires away from pole after a dominant qualifying session, and rookie Dennis Hauger starts from 3rd on debut. Chaos and cautions on Lap 1 Scott McLaughlin holds position out of turn 1 from Ericsson, while rookie Dennis Hauger loses P3 to…

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Scott McLaughlin is excited to start on pole after St. Pete IndyCar Qualifying. He hopes to have repeat his first IndyCar win on this track.
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McLaughlin starts 2026 IndyCar season strong after qualifying pole at St. Pete

Scott McLaughlin claimed pole in the first Qualifying of the 2026 IndyCar season on the street of St. Pete. Following a great first Practice, the Penske driver was quick to book his spot in the Fast 6. McLaughlin loves St. Pete McLaughlin shared his excitement with the media following St. Pete IndyCar Qualifying. In 2022,…

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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou looks on at preseason IndyCar testing at Sebring. The four-time champion and defending Indy 500 winner reached a final settlement with McLaren Racing over their 2023-24 contract saga.
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Final settlement between Alex Palou and McLaren reached following contract saga

In separate statements, all parties involved in the Alex Palou contract dispute with McLaren Racing announced a final settlement. This announcement comes after a final verdict against the four-time IndyCar champion and defending Indy 500 winner in a breach of contract case brought by McLaren. An end to the convoluted Ganassi-McLaren-Palou saga The saga began…

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Álex Palou heads into the 2026 IndyCar season as the clear favourite to take a fifth title. He is also going for four in a row.
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Álex Palou: A statistical breakdown heading into 2026 IndyCar season

When people think about the best motorsports, Formula One often comes to mind. It is regarded as the pinnacle of motorsport. In many people’s eyes, the taste of F1 champagne is the sweetest. Across the Atlantic in North America, Álex Palou continues to carve out his legacy in IndyCar. With relentless consistency and raw speed,…

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

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…

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Álex Palou heads into the 2026 IndyCar season as the clear favourite to take a fifth title. He is also going for four in a row.
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Alex Palou will try but is “pretty certain” 2025 IndyCar dominance will not be repeated in 2026

Alex Palou heads into the 2026 IndyCar season as the clear favourite to take a fifth title. The four-time champion is looking to make it four titles in a row this year as well. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver saw his case against McLaren come to an end earlier this month. His complete focus and…

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