Team Penske driver, Josef Newgarden, took over the IndyCar championship lead on Victory Lane as the No. 2 team "executed" in Phoenix.
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Newgarden on how the No. 2 team “executed” in Phoenix to take the IndyCar Championship lead

Josef Newgarden leads the IndyCar Championship after winning his first race of the season in Phoenix. The Nashville native took the championship lead after Palou led it for 29 consecutive races. In addition to leading the championship, Newgarden holds two consecutive oval-race wins, taking victory lane at Nashville in 2025. The Penske driver claimed the…

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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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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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David Malukas joins Team Penske for the 2026 IndyCar season.
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Malukas: “Consistency” key to success with Team Penske ahead of 2026 IndyCar season

David Malukas heads to Team Penske for the 2026 IndyCar season, replacing veteran driver Will Power in the No. 12 Chevrolet. After a successful season with AJ Foyt, finishing P11 in the standings, the American transitions to a new chapter in his career. Malukas spoke about his transition to Team Penske on IndyCar content days…

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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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Scott McLaughlin before the 2025 Music City Grand Prix, where he finished a season-best 3rd. McLaughlin looks to get back on the winners' step in the 2026 Indycar season
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McLaughlin looking for 2026 rebound after winless 2025 IndyCar season

Penske IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin addressed his expectations for 2026 at the series’ content days last week to Pit Debrief and other media outlets. The New Zealander, entering his sixth season in Indycar, endured his worst campaign since his rookie season, with no wins and finishing 10th in points, low-lighted by crashing on the pace…

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