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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Christian Lundgaard drove a fine race in the 2026 IndyCar season-opener at St. Pete. From 12th on the grid, he charged through to 3rd.
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Lundgaard: McLaren “will be in the hunt” for 2026 IndyCar title after charge to P3 at St. Pete

Christian Lundgaard drove a fine race in the 2026 IndyCar season-opener at St. Pete. From 12th on the grid, he charged through to 3rd. In the opening third of the race, the Dane made slow progress. Taking advantage of Power and Malukas hitting trouble, he was P9 before the stops as Lundgaard cleared fellow Danish…

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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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Nikita Johnson in the 2026 Indy NXT Race in St. Pete
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Indy NXT | Race | St. Pete | Nikita Johnson wins chaotic season-opener at St. Petersburg

Chaos marked the opening round of the 2026 Indy NXT season at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, as four cautions disrupted the 45-lap contest. Before the race began, Jordan Missig and Niels Koolen were forced into the pit lane with steering wheel and radio issues respectively. Both drivers would take the start after…

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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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Qualifying for the opening round of the 2026 IndyCar season has been completed at St. Pete, view the full report here.
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IndyCar | Qualifying | St. Pete | McLaughlin on pole as Hauger stuns on debut

Qualifying for the opening round of the 2026 IndyCar season has been completed at St. Pete, view the full report here. Scott McLaughlin and Christian Lundgaard were quickest in the two practice sessions, with the usual teams up the front. 2026 St. Pete IndyCar qualifying | Round 1, Group 1 Will Power, Mick Schumacher and…

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