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Bill Pappas Steps Away From IndyCar After Longtime Leadership Role
Bill Pappas, IndyCar’s longtime vice president of competition and race engineering, has left the series. No official reason was given for his departure. Pappas brought decades of engineering expertise to IndyCar, having worked with top teams during the CA...
Blackbird 66 Mk.1: JR Hildebrand’s Radical Take on the Racecar
When JR Hildebrand talks about the future of racecars, he channels the wisdom of Dan Gurney — “Take the wings off, and give them an engine that sings.” That simple mantra is the soul of the Blackbird 66 Mk.1, a wild reimagining of what a racecar could be...
Simon Pagenaud: From IndyCar Champion to GM’s Secret Weapon in Simulator Development
Simon Pagenaud has been operating behind the scenes for the past year in a role few outside racing circles know about, but it’s hugely important.
Penske Entertainment to Deliver Largest Boost to IndyCar Leaders Circle Program in 2026
Penske Entertainment is set to raise the IndyCar Leaders Circle payout by $500,000 per team for the 2026 season, pushing the guaranteed prize money to nearly $1.7 million per charter. This significant increase aims to help teams better manage rising costs...
Is Kakunoshin “Kaku” Ohta Honda’s Next Big Star?
After five races in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, racing fans in North America have started to get to know Kakunoshin Ohta, affectionately known as “Kaku.” At just 26 years old, he is being touted as Honda’s next homegrown superstar destine...
IndyCar chance gives Schumacher a big decision to make
Mick Schumacher has an IndyCar seat on the table for 2026. Will he take it and what might dissuade him?
Alex Palou's McLaren contract dispute case begins
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou arrived at the Commercial Court in London on Monday for the start of a civil trial in McLaren's breach-of-contract dispute with the Spanish driver.
Hamilton mourns dog Roscoe: 'Lost my best friend'
Lewis Hamilton has announced his bulldog Roscoe has sadly passed away aged 12.
Porsche’s new signing: Kakunoshin Ohta gears up for IndyCar debut at Mid-Ohio
Meyer Shank Racing is about to turn a few heads this Wednesday at Mid-Ohio when Kakunoshin ‘Kaku’ Ohta gets his first crack behind the wheel of an IndyCar. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because Ohta has already made waves this season as the third dr...
The McLaren vs Alex Palou Lawsuit Nears Its Conclusion
After more than two years of courtroom drama and high-stakes legal battles, the protracted lawsuit between McLaren and four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou is finally reaching its endgame.
Briscoe finally feeling like he belongs among NASCAR elite
Chase Briscoe is Cup Series winner, but always felt like he had something to prove. In his first year at Joe Gibbs Racing, he's doing just that.
A New Era at Andretti: Ex‑Penske Executive Ron Ruzewski Named Team Principal
In a bold shakeup at Andretti Global, former Team Penske managing director Ron Ruzewski will take the reins as team principal of the IndyCar and Indy NXT programs starting in 2026, while longstanding leader Rob Edwards moves into a broader performance rol...
Harvey, Dreyer and Reinbold Double Down on Indy 500 in 2026
Jack Harvey will again drive for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in the 2026 Indianapolis 500, maintaining his backing from sponsor INVST after a promising debut run in 2025.
Arrow McLaren Snags Veteran Engineer Eric Cowdin in High-Stakes IndyCar Power Play
Eric Cowdin’s jump from Ed Carpenter Racing to Arrow McLaren isn’t just a résumé shuffle — it’s a statement of intent. And it could tilt the balance in the IndyCar paddock.
“Big Dave” Has Entered the Chat: Malukas Joins Team Penske and Leaves the Underdog Life Behind
David Malukas isn’t “Lil’ Dave” anymore. The Gen Z firecracker just landed at Team Penske, and the stakes just went from scrappy to sky-high.
Mick Schumacher Heads to IndyCar for First Test with RLL — Two Racing Dynasties Collide
The Schumacher name is about to echo through Indianapolis. Mick is set for his first taste of IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and everyone’s wondering if this test is the start of something bigger.