Grosjean will sit out Indy 500 in 2021
(GMM) Romain Grosjean will sit out the Indy 500 this year – even if he signs up to race in the IndyCar championship. The Frenchman, who had already lost his … Read More
Category: IndyCar
IndyCar practice and qualifying moves to Peacock TV
NBC Sports will move exclusive streaming coverage of the NTT IndyCar Series for the 2021 season from NBC Sports Gold to Peacock Premium, which will become the new streaming home … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar and NASCAR broadcaster NBCSN to be shutdown (3rd Update)
While IndyCar’s three-year media-rights deal with NBC Sports goes through this year, and renewal talks will commence around May, the series is free to talk to other networks to gauge … Read More
Racing no longer just ‘show and profit’ – Rosberg
(GMM) Motor racing can no longer be just about “the show and profits”, according to 2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg. The German, who is now an investor in ‘green’ … Read More
General Motors Opening New Racing Technical Center In Charlotte (Update)
The Charlotte Observer reports that the planned General Motorsports facility in the Charlotte, NC area will turn its attention from motorsports to manufacturing military vehicles. In May, GM announced a … Read More
Rumor: Liberty Media SPAC raises $500 million, will it buy IndyCar?
Liberty Media Acquisition Corporation (LMAC), a blank-check company backed by Formula One-owner Liberty Media Corp, said on Thursday it raised $500 million using a SPAC. A SPAC is a shell … Read More
IndyCar delays season opener 1-week
INDYCAR officials have announced the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener at Barber Motorsports Park has been rescheduled from Sunday, April 11 to Sunday, April 18. The move results in the … Read More
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Celebrates 30th Season in 2021
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the start of the 2021 season. The team, which began competing in 1992, will field two cars each in … Read More
Grosjean admits F1 career is ‘over’
(GMM) Romain Grosjean says his Formula 1 career is “over”. “From a driving point of view, I think it’s over,” revealed the Frenchman, who has now shed the bandages that … Read More
De Ferran leaves McLaren’s IndyCar project
Gil de Ferran will leave his role as sporting director at McLaren after the successful integration of its IndyCar program with Schmidt Peterson Motorsport, the team told The Race. De … Read More
Sebring Testing Yielded Positive Results for AJ Foyt Racing
AJ Foyt Racing began their 2021 NTT IndyCar Series season with positive results in their first test session of the year at Sebring International Raceway on Monday and Tuesday. Four-time … Read More
Rossi leads Andretti 1-2 on Day 2 of IndyCar Sebring testing
Andretti Autosport’s Alexander Rossi topped pre-season test times Tuesday on the Sebring Short course in his #27 NAPA Honda. His time of 52.27s was 0.11s faster than his teammate Colton … Read More
Female-Led Ownership Group Launches New INDYCAR Team (Update)
Transcript from Press Conference Participants: Jimmie McMillian – chief diversity officer of Penske Entertainment. J. Douglas Boles – president of IMS Beth Paretta – Team Owner Simona de Silvestro – … Read More
IndyCar Sebring Test Day 2: Rossi on top midday
#27 Andretti Autosport Honda driver Alex Rossi has turned the fastest lap so far Tuesday as IndyCar pre-season testing continues at Sebring. His time of 52.3s matches the fast time … Read More
Taylor Kiel appointed President of Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team
Arrow McLaren SP has appointed Taylor Kiel (Shown Above) to the position of President, with Kiel stepping up from his previous role as Managing Director, Competition. The new position will … Read More
IndyCar testing slated for Sebring Monday and Tuesday (Update)
See our Monday report from the testing here. Check back with AR1.com later for Tuesday updates. On track today are the following drivers: No. Name Engine Team 4 Dalton Kellett … Read More
Ganassi IndyCar team runs 1-2-3 in first preseason test of 2021
The Chip Ganassi team and 6-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon came out of the gate guns ablaze Monday on the Sebring short course in central Florida. According to unofficial times … Read More
Marco Andretti to run Indy 500 only
STATEMENT FROM MICHAEL ANDRETTI: “Marco and I have discussed this at length. I both support and respect his decision to take a focus on other areas of life, and maybe … Read More
Ricciardo would prefer Le Mans over Indy 500
(GMM) Daniel Ricciardo has indicated he is more likely to try his hand at Le Mans as opposed to the equally-fabled Indy 500. The Australian has moved from Renault to … Read More
Scott Dixon added to Ganassi Cadillac DPi lineup
Via a tweet, Chip Ganassi Racing has officially confirmed Scott Dixon as the third driver for its Cadillac DPi.V.R entry in this month’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. The six-time and … Read More
Ryan Hunter-Reay Confirmed To Andretti Autosport With DHL Support
After celebrating over 10 years with Andretti Autosport in 2020, Ryan Hunter-Reay will continue to call the team home. The 2012 series champion will continue to pilot the No. 28 … Read More
Rumor: F1 drivers Perez (No), Magnussen (No) and Grosjean (Yes) to IndyCar (9th Update)
According to sources, ex F1 driver Romain Grosjean is set to be announced with Dale Coyne Racing in the coming days for 2021. We have updated our 2021 IndyCar Silly … Read More
Latest IndyCar Season Update
We are halfway through January and there are still several IndyCar seats open, primarily at Dale Coyne Racing and Carlin Racing. With Santino Ferrucci leaving Dale Coyne Racing and IndyCar … Read More
Autonomous IndyCar unveiled with $1 million prize for race winner
Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), organizers of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), today unveiled the official race car that will be autonomously driven by scores … Read More
Sportscar Constructor Lola Cars Is Up For Sale
British sportscar constructor and former F1 and IndyCar manufacturer Lola Cars is going up for sale. In fact, because all the technical assets are coming with it, we could actually … Read More