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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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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Josef Newgarden looks ahead to the 2026 IndyCar season.
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Newgarden targeting consistency ahead of 2026 IndyCar season

Nashville-native Josef Newgarden is looking for a comeback season in 2026, after suffering his lowest championship finish since joining the NTT IndyCar series last campaign. Following his only race win of the season at the series finale at his home track in Nashville, the 35-year old Team Penske veteran is looking for a hard reset…

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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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The final race of the 2025 IndyCar season at Nashville superspeedway is in the books, view the full report and results below. Pato O'Ward started on pole after dominating qualifying.
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IndyCar | Nashville | Race | Newgarden takes first win of 2025 in final round

The final race of the 2025 IndyCar season at Nashville superspeedway is in the books, view the full report and results below. Pato O’Ward started on pole after dominating qualifying. Instant pain for Christian Rasmussen Milwaukee race winner Christian Rasmussen was out of things by turn 2. He lost his car in dirty air and…

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Final practice ahead of round 16 of the 2025 IndyCar season at Milwaukee is in the books, view the full report and results here.
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IndyCar | Final Practice | Milwaukee | Dixon paces the field as Robb crashes

Final Practice ahead of round 16 of the 2025 IndyCar season at Milwaukee is in the books, view the full report and results below. Earlier in the day Alex Palou beat David Malukas to pole position. Felix Rosenqvist crashed in qualifying. Colton Herta had a remarkable save following a big spin and slide. Santino Ferrucci…

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