Josef Newgarden topped the charts in the IndyCar's final practice in Phoenix 2026 after hybrid issues prevented him from running in the first half.
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IndyCar | Phoenix | Final Practice | Newgarden takes top spot after hybrid issues

Josef Newgarden topped the timesheets in the final practice after hybrid issues prevented him from running in the first half. Marcus Armstrong and Pato O’Ward were second and third fastest for IndyCar’s final practice before racing in Phoenix in 2026. IndyCar comes back to the Phoenix Raceway after David Malukas took his first pole position…

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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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Romain Grosjean rounds a corner at the 2026 IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. He finished 9th while teammate Dennis Hauger finished 10th.
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Dale Coyne Racing react to first IndyCar double top 10 since 2022 at IndyCar GP of St. Pete

Dale Coyne Racing put together their best combined IndyCar result in over three years at St. Pete last weekend. Romain Grosjean finished 8th and rookie Dennis Hauger came in 10th. It marks the first time since Iowa in 2022 that Dale Coyne Racing had both cars in the top 10.  In qualifying, both drivers brilliantly…

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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's (RLL's) Mick Schumacher had an IndyCar debut to forget at the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete.
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Schumacher stays positive after “unfortunate” early DNF on IndyCar debut at St. Pete

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s (RLL’s) Mick Schumacher had an IndyCar debut to forget at the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete. The 26-year-old was extremely unlucky as he got taken out on the first lap. Mick Schumacher on the incident that ended his debut IndyCar race at St. Pete Starting P21, the former Haas…

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