Indy 500 runner-up David Malukas was gutted by his marginal loss to Felix Rosenqvist, but admits he left nothing on the table, and knows this hardship will only make him stronger.
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Indy 500 runner-up David Malukas knows IndyCar disappointment will make him stronger

About half a car length, that was how much David Malukas was shy of winning his first Indy 500, or IndyCar race for that matter, but Felix Rosenqvist’s epic pass demoted him to runner-up. Again. And where last year he couldn’t do much more than follow eventual winner Álex Palou, this time he was beaten…

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Penske driver David Malukas ahead of the Indy 500
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Malukas delighted with milestone Indy 500 front row start

Team Penske’s David Malukas reached a pivotal moment of his IndyCar career, as he has secured his first ever Indy 500 front row start for the upcoming Sunday race. The young American-Lithuanian driver had a striking performance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, setting an average speed of 231.877 mph. He was consistently among the fastest…

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David Malukas pleased with his podium at the Indy GP and says Team Penske has momentum heading into the Indy 500.
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Malukas on podium position at the Indy GP and momentum heading into the Indy 500

David Malukas showcased an incredible performance at the 2026 Indy GP held at the Indianapolis Road Course. Malukas led 27 laps in his #12 Team Penske Chevrolet where he came home to finish in P2. This performance was his strongest of the season and tied his career best finish. Malukas has now scored a total…

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lundgaard driving during the Indy GP
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Lundgaard elated over securing first Arrow McLaren race win at Indy GP

Christian Lundgaard secured his first IndyCar race win as an Arrow McLaren driver in the latest Indy GP. The Dane had started his sixth race at the track from P4 on primaries, managing to find some pace after more challenging Practice sessions. He suffered from a slightly slow stop on his pit outing during lap…

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Team Penke driver, David Malukas, remained "very happy" with a P3 finish after starting at pole at IndyCar's Phoenix Race.
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Malukas “very happy” with P3 at IndyCar’s Phoenix Race after starting on pole

Team Penke driver, David Malukas, remained “very happy” with a P3 finish after starting at pole at IndyCar’s Phoenix Race. After the first pole position in his IndyCar career, David Malukas remains happy with a podium finish. With a variety of strategies and two lanes in play during the combined NASCAR race evolution, the 24-year-old…

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Malukas driving in Phoenix for IndyCar qualifying
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IndyCar | Phoenix | Qualifying | Malukas takes his first-ever pole, Schumacher best rookie in P4

It’s time to set the grid for the first IndyCar Oval race of the 2026 season in Phoenix with Qualifying! Who will manage to set the fastest speed while lapping around the one mile tri-oval? Will reigning Indy 500 winner Alex Palou secure another great performance after his St. Pete race win? Following his great…

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Team Penske driver, David Malukas, was fastest in Practice 1 in Phoenix for the first oval weekend in 2026.
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IndyCar | Phoenix | Practice 1 | Malukas fastest after Rosenqvist crash

Team Penske driver, David Malukas, was fastest in Practice 1 in Phoenix for IndyCar’s first oval weekend in 2026. Pato O’Ward and Josef Newgarden finish out the Top 3 in second and third, respectively. Felix Rosenqvist hit the barrier, costing him time on track before qualifying. IndyCar begins the second round of its opening triple-header…

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David Malukas joins Team Penske for the 2026 IndyCar season.
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Malukas: “Consistency” key to success with Team Penske ahead of 2026 IndyCar season

David Malukas heads to Team Penske for the 2026 IndyCar season, replacing veteran driver Will Power in the No. 12 Chevrolet. After a successful season with AJ Foyt, finishing P11 in the standings, the American transitions to a new chapter in his career. Malukas spoke about his transition to Team Penske on IndyCar content days…

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NTT IndyCar Series
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Make or break: 5 drivers that need to do well in the 2026 IndyCar Series

Following a record-breaking 2025 IndyCar season, all eyes are on 2026 – in quite a few ways. It’s a make-or-break season for many drivers, with some needing to prove they have what it takes to continue competing in one of the top racing series in North America. Which drivers will have the most to prove…

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Following the announcement of Caio Collet's signing with AJ Foyt Racing, team owner Larry Foyt and teammate Santino Ferrucci have spoken publicly about the decision to bring the Brazilian driver into the series and the expectations for the 2026 IndyCar season.
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AJ Foyt Racing reflects on selecting Collet for 2026 IndyCar Season

Following the announcement of Caio Collet’s signing with AJ Foyt Racing, team owner Larry Foyt and teammate Santino Ferrucci have spoken publicly about the decision to bring the Brazilian driver into the series and the expectations for the 2026 IndyCar season. The 23-year-old’s journey to IndyCar has been built on consistent success across multiple racing…

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