Scott McLaughlin switches from alternate tyres to primary tyres at the IndyCar 2025 Detroit Grand Prix.
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IndyCar to require two stints on alternate tyres at street circuits for 2026

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…

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Barber Motorsports Park founder, George Barber, passes away

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…

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Marcus Armstrong hopes to "start the year off strong" to vie for a Top 3 finish for the 2026 IndyCar Season.
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Armstrong hopes to carry his positive momentum for a “Top 3” finish in 2026 IndyCar season

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…

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Indycar announced a multiyear extension for General Motors and Honda that will see Chevrolet and Honda gain team charters from the 2028 season.
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IndyCar announces “monumental” engine extension and 2028 team charters for Chevrolet and Honda

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…

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Kyle Kirkwood is excited for the 2026 IndyCar season to start.
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Kirkwood: Wins and consistency the target in 2026 IndyCar season

Kyle Kirkwood is looking to attack the 2026 IndyCar campaign head on. Coming off a three-win season last year, the American driver looks for more consistency in his fifth year at the top of American open-wheel racing. More podiums needed for title bid in 2026 Kirkwood’s season started off by being the only one to…

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Mick Schumacher is excited to jump into IndyCar this 2026 season. Graham Rahal teaches him to manage high lines, low lines and spotters.
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RLL’s Mick Schumacher on the challenges and lessons ahead of 2026 IndyCar season

Mick Schumacher returns to single-seaters in the 2026 IndyCar season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan (RLL) Racing. Having been raised with Formula 1 racing, he switched to the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2023. Two years later, he does an IMS IndyCar test session and decides to make his debut this 2026 IndyCar season with RLL….

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