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Suarez to replace Haley at Spire Motorsports
Daniel Suarez, who is being replaced at Trackhouse Racing by Connor Zilisch next year, was named Justin Haley's replacement at Spire Motorsports.
Colton Herta Officially Joins Hitech for 2026 Formula 2 Campaign
After weeks of speculation, Colton Herta’s move to Formula 2 is confirmed as he signs with Hitech for the 2026 season, stepping from IndyCar into the final rung before Formula 1.
Pato O’Ward Praises Repaving at IMS Turn 2, Strong on Firestone Tire Choice for Indy 500
Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward tested the newly repaved exit of Turn 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, praising the smooth surface and revealing his preference for a softer Firestone tire blend for next year’s Indy 500.
IndyCar 2026 Driver Lineup Nears Completion as Opportunities Narrow
With Rinus VeeKay confirmed at Juncos Hollinger Racing, the driver market for IndyCar’s 2026 season tightens. Here’s what remains before the final 25 to 27-car grid locks in.
The RACER Mailbag, October 22
Mick Schumacher, Road Atlanta and Colton Herta in F2 among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.
U.S. driver Herta joins F2 in bid to prove skills
American driver Colton Herta will take the unique step of racing in feeder series Formula 2 in 2026 in a bid to one day make the Formula 1 grid.
Colton Herta Signs with Hitech for 2026 Formula 2 Season
Cadillac’s F1 test driver Colton Herta will make a bold leap from IndyCar to Formula 2 next year, joining Hitech to pursue his dream of reaching Formula 1.
AJ Foyt Racing Returns to Indy NXT with HMD Motorsports Partnership
AJ Foyt Racing is making a comeback to Indy NXT by Firestone in 2026, teaming up with HMD Motorsports for a two-car program focused on nurturing future IndyCar talent.
Pato O’Ward Praises IMS Turn 2 Repaving, Calls for Firestone Tire Choice
Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward lauds the freshly repaved exit of Turn 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and urges Firestone to adopt a softer tire compound for the 2026 Indy 500.
Verstappen has turned predictable McLaren duel into thrilling three-way title fight
A month ago, F1's title fight looked predictable: McLaren's Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris would be champion. Max Verstappen has changed all that.
Russell laments modern F1: 'A race to Turn 1'
Mercedes driver George Russell suggested modern Formula 1 has just become "a race to Turn 1" following a drab U.S. Grand Prix.
Sainz gets 5-place grid drop for Mexico GP
Carlos Sainz has received a five-place grid penalty at the Mexican Grand Prix for colliding with the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli at Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix.
Leclerc hopes podium silences Ferrari critics
Charles Leclerc hopes his podium at the U.S. Grand Prix will silence speculation around the future of Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur.
Bearman lambasts Tsunoda for 'dangerous' driving
Formula 1 rookie Oliver Bearman said Yuki Tsunoda's driving at the U.S. Grand Prix was dangerous and a bad example for kids hoping to become racing drivers.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hosts Two-Day Firestone Tire Test on Repaved Oval
IMS gears up for crucial tire testing as Firestone evaluates superspeedway compounds on the freshly resurfaced Turn 2. Top drivers Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou lead the effort.
Piastri: Norris collision was 'racing incident'
Oscar Piastri insisted his collision with teammate and title rival Lando Norris in Austin's sprint race was a racing incident.