Rumor: F2 champ has zero chance for an F1 seat (2nd Update)
Oscar Piastri does not believe he is still in contention to drive for Alfa Romeo in 2022, so instead is focusing on an Alpine reserve role. The current Formula 2 … Read More
Category: IndyCar
IndyCar: De Francesco after the first IndyCar test: “There’s a lot to learn”
On Wednesday, Indy Lights driver Devlin DeFrancesco drove the No. 29 Andretti Autosport IndyCar at Sebring, his first time in an IndyCar. “It was a great car to drive — … Read More
IndyCar: How Kirkwood’s and DeFrancesco’s Sebring test times compare
2021 Indy Lights champion Kyle Kirkwood and his Andretti Autosport teammate Devlin DeFrancesco complete their first IndyCar test on the Sebring road course Wednesday. Kirkwood was driving the #26 car … Read More
IndyCar: Andretti team to test its two rumored new IndyCar drivers
Today, Andretti Autosport will test its two Indy Lights drivers, both rumored to be moving up to their IndyCar team in 2022. The test is being held on the Sebring … Read More
IndyCar: Q&A with Bobby Rahal and Jack Harvey
Participants -Jack Harvey, new driver of RLL #45 HyVee Honda -Bobby Rahal, team Co-Owner of RLL Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everybody. Great to see everyone today. Announced earlier … Read More
IndyCar: Jack Harvey signed by Rahal Letterman Lanigan racing
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Bassingham, England native Jack Harvey, 28, will pilot the No. 45 Hy-Vee Honda beginning with the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season in … Read More
IndyCar: Video highlights of 2021 season
3,526 on-track passes. 7 different teams with a podium finish. 4 first time winners. 1 first time champion.
Rumor: Kirkwood to replace Herta in No. 26 Andretti IndyCar
Rumor has it that 2021 Indy Lights Champion Kyle Kirkwood will replace Colton Herta in the #26 Andretti Autosport IndyCar next year if Michael Andretti completes a deal to buys … Read More
Porsche Weissach Development Center: the track of legends
In the early days, the track up on the heathland between Weissach and Flacht was where Porsche’s cars were test-driven, pushed to their limit and developed. It was also the … Read More
F1 aims to keep combustion engines alive with 100% sustainable fuel
Formula One knows that if it switches to silent electric motors it will be the death of the sport. IndyCar is praying that F1 comes up with a way to … Read More
Jimmie Johnson getting NASCAR offers, but still weighing Indy 500
Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal reported last week that Jimmie Johnson continues to get offers from NASCAR teams, but the seven-time Cup Series champion’s focus is weighing the Indianapolis … Read More
IndyCar: Grosjean says speeds at Indy no big deal
Some journalists actually think an IndyCar has a higher top-end speed than an F1 car. Much to their surprise Romain Grosjean set them straight today during the media conference held … Read More
IndyCar: Johnson disappointed not to finish Rookie Test at Indy
Rain cut short the ROP test at Indy Wednesday for Jimmie Johnson and Romain Grosjean. They completed the first two phases, but soon after Phase 3 started the rain returned … Read More
IndyCar: Scenes from Grosjean and Johnson Indy 500 Rookie Test (Update)
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson sat alone on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s pit wall Wednesday morning, preparing for his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES laps on the iconic oval. … Read More
IndyCar: Sato leaving Rahal team for a 2nd time
It does not matter if you are a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner in IndyCar. What matters is how much money you can bring to buy your ride because teams struggle … Read More
IndyCar: Grosjean dons his 2022 colors
Ahead of his Indy rookie test Wednesday at the Speedway, Romain Grosjean was in Indy today for a seat fitting at Andretti Autosport and a photo shoot in his DHL … Read More
Grosjean, Johnson To Take Indy 500 Rookie Test Wednesday at IMS
Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson will attempt to pass their Indy 500 Rookie test from noon-6 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grosjean and Johnson, both series … Read More
Formula E vs IndyCar TV Ratings
Cumulative IndyCar 2021 TV Viewers: 17.677 Million in USA, Estimated 20+ Million Total Globally = 6.3% the size of the global Formula E TV Audience Cumulative Formula E 2021 TV … Read More
IndyCar: Ticktum eyes IndyCar, Carlin thinks he would excel
Formula 2 driver and former Williams junior Dan Ticktum would be “incredible” in IndyCar, according to his Carlin team. Ticktum won his second F2 race of the season in Sochi last weekend, … Read More
2022 IndyCar Silly Season update (3rd Update)
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, where do you think Kyle Kirkwood will take his $1.3 million when he wins the 2021 Indy Lights title? Joe Long Dear Joe, Rumor has … Read More
IndyCar: Miami F1 track open to hosting IndyCar race
The new Formula 1 track, which is being built for the Miami Grand Prix, could see the future performance of IndyCar or NASCAR if the schedules match. NASCAR would be … Read More
NASCAR adds Portland, will destroy IndyCar race
Attendance and profitability of the IndyCar race at the 1.964-mile Portland International Raceway is marginal at best. If that market had to support ticket sales for another major race it’s … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar Detroit GP to move off of Belle Isle (3rd Update)
Here is a screenshot of the proposed track layout from a presentation by Bud Denker of the Grand Prix before council, shared via the social media by Council President Brenda … Read More
IndyCar: Long Beach GP postscript
If you’re a regular reader of this space, you know I’ve spent much of 2021 showering superlatives upon the likes of Colton Herta and Alex Palou. So, in the aftermath … Read More
IndyCar 2021 TV viewership up 2.3 million viewers
With more races on Network TV (NBC) than ever before, IndyCar saw an increase in viewership over its last full season – 2019. With 2020 a truncated season due to … Read More