Alex Palou takes P2 during the 2026 IndyCar Arlington Qualifying amidst managing brake temperatures, windy conditions and tyre deg.
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Palou behind Ericsson in IndyCar Arlington Qualifying: “Hopefully not tomorrow”

Alex Palou was at the forefront during the 2026 IndyCar Arlington Qualifying. A stark improvement from the Chip Ganassi Racing driver’s shocking DNF in Phoenix last weekend. Unfortunately, it was his former teammate Marcus Ericsson who snatched the pole from him in the Fast 6, leaving Palou in P2. Brakes not hot enough at Arlington…

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Marcus Ericsson stunned the NTT IndyCar grid after a dominant Fast 6 performance in Arlington, taking his first pole after 117 starts.
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Ericsson on “amazing” feeling after bagging first IndyCar pole ahead of Arlington race

Marcus Ericsson stunned the NTT IndyCar grid after a dominant Fast 6 performance in Arlington, taking his first pole position after 117 starts. Prior to the inaugural Arlington weekend, IndyCar announced a modified format for the final part of qualifying. Departing from the standard street-course format, drivers would instead take to the track for one-off…

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Andretti Global had "a good start to the 2026 season" in St. Pete with two top 10 finishes and a DNF from the newest driver, Will Power.
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Andretti Global on “a good start” to 2026 IndyCar season at St. Pete

IndyCar team Andretti Global had “a good start to the 2026 season” in St. Pete with two top 10 finishes and a DNF from newest driver, Will Power. Andretti Global ended St. Pete with Kyle Kirkwood finishing P4, Marcus Ericsson starting on the front row in second but finishing the race in P6, and Power…

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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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Marcus Ericsson to start on the front row in St. Pete after last year's "disappointing and frustrating" IndyCar season.
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Ericsson bounces back with front-row start at IndyCar St. Pete Opener

Andretti Global driver, Marcus Ericsson, to start on the front row for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after last years’ “disappointing and frustrating” IndyCar season. After only two Top 10 finishes last year, Ericsson started the 2026 season on the right foot, qualifying second in St. Pete. The Swedish driver missed out on…

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Ericsson focusing on “being at the front of the field” ahead of 2026 IndyCar season opener in St. Pete

Before the sunshine and speed of St. Pete for the start of the 2026 NTT IndyCar season, Marcus Ericsson sat down with the media including Pit Debrief to discuss his thoughts ahead of the first race of the season. Ericsson is heading into his eighth season, and his third with Andretti Global. As former winner…

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Ahead of the new 2026 IndyCar season, Marcus Ericsson gave his thoughts on Colton Herta joining F2, believing he can make it to F1.
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Ericsson has “no doubt” Herta can succeed in F2 and reach F1

Ahead of the 2026 IndyCar season that starts this weekend at St. Pete, Marcus Ericsson has given his thoughts on Colton Herta joining the F2 grid. He fully believes his former stablemate can make it into F1. After missing out on gaining the required FIA Superlicence points for a possible F1 seat at Cadillac, the…

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21-car grid confirmed for inaugural 2026 Michelin 12H Malaysia at Sepang, featuring Marcus Ericsson and top GT3 teams.
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Michelin 24H Series Middle East kicks off in Malaysia with exciting line-up

The inaugural Michelin 12H Malaysia at Sepang International Circuit is set to feature a 21-car grid, just under two weeks before the first round of the 2025/2026 Michelin 24H Series Middle East Trophy. Organisers Creventic confirm that the event will showcase both experienced racers and newcomers eager to make their mark. The headline GT3 class…

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