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3 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: Palou remains unflappable -- but slappable -- in winning 3rd IndyCar title

LEBANON, Tenn. — Chip Ganassi likes winners — its his catchphrase, in case you didn’t know — and his celebrations rarely deviate. It’s such a strange turnaround at Ganassi with Palou, a driver who turned up out of nowhere from a Japanese racing series to drive for Dale Coyne Racing during the pandemic-restricted 2020 season. Mike Hull, the managing director …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Alex Palou takes IndyCar title after Will Power is undone by seatbelt problem

LA Times

Alex Palou, left, celebrates after winning his third IndyCar championship in four years on Sunday. Alex Palou easily drove to his third IndyCar championship in four years when challenger Will Power’s seatbelt came loose minutes into the season-deciding finale Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway. Palou had never before raced on a concrete oval, while Power finished 11th in his only career …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Palou survives early electrical issue to take IndyCar points lead into season finale

Associated Press

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Alex Palou was helpless as he sat in the cockpit of his disabled car watching his hold on the IndyCar championship slip away. Chip Ganassi Racing changed a battery inside Palou’s car and he rejoined the action 29 laps into the race Sunday. That’s a season, man, you can’t make those mistakes.” What could have been …

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5 months ago

Colton Herta takes pole for IndyCar street race in Toronto

Associated Press

TORONTO — Colton Herta took the IndyCar pole position Saturday on the Exhibition Place street course, turning a lap at 59.5431 seconds. Trying to win for the first time this season, the Andretti Global driver will start alongside Andretti teammate Kyle Kirkwood on Sunday, Kirwood had a lap at 59.6375. As long as we have a fast car with me …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex Palou embraces IndyCar hybrid engine, edges Pato O’Ward to win second straight Mid-Ohio pole

Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ohio — Alex Palou demonstrated his quick command of IndyCar’s new hybrid engine on Saturday to nudge Pato O’Ward by 0.0024 seconds for his second consecutive pole at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. A day after showers stunted hopes by O’Ward, Palou and many other drivers to get substantial laps in the series’ rollout of hybrid power units, those two …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Arrow McLaren to replace Rossi with Lundgaard in yet another driver lineup change for IndyCar team

Associated Press

Arrow McLaren Racing is making another driver lineup change and will replace former Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi with Christian Lundgaard next season. “We just, quite simply, couldn’t come to terms on a lot of the bits, and that’s OK.” The driver change confirmed Tuesday leaked as Rossi was actively testing at Gateway outside St. Louis. The change will be …

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6 months ago

Alex Palou reclaims IndyCar championship lead with win at Laguna Seca

Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. — Two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou reclaimed the lead in the points standings by winning from the pole Sunday at Laguna Seca Raceway. It’s the most beautiful place we go to, for sure.” Palou lost the lead exiting the first turn of the race to Kyle Kirkwood but reclaimed it through strategy. “It was too risky, but it …

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6 months ago

Alex Palou continues mastery of Laguna Seca with pole-winning run at California road course

Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. — Two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou continued his mastery of Laguna Seca Raceway by winning the pole Saturday in a qualifying session dominated by Honda drivers. I don’t think that’s the issue.” McLaughlin was then eliminated in the second round — meaning a Team Penske driver failed to advance to the Fast Six pole-shootout. “You just can’t make …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ericsson’s early Indianapolis 500 exit typifies wild day full of crashes and other problems

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Ericsson’s challenging May ended Sunday the same way it began — with a crash. Ericsson, the 2022 Indianapolis 500 champion and 2023 runner-up, failed to complete a lap as rookie Tom Blomqvist’s car got too low on the rumble strip coming through the first turn, spun up the track and collided with Ericsson’s No. I just can’t …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practice Thursday, leaving their teams with a lot of extra work ahead of qualifying this weekend. “I think we were in good shape,” Ericsson said, “but obviously you have a big crash like this, it sets everything back …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Will Power and Josef Newgarden begin Indy quests by adapting to new strategists and engineers

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden and Will Power went back to work Friday with revamped teams. It is what it is.” Fortunately for Team Penske, Faustino and Power have a longstanding relationship that should help smooth the transition between now and IndyCar’s most prestigious race, the 500, in two weeks. “I was surprised, but this isn’t my team, it is Roger’s …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Marcus Armstrong pays tribute to cancer patients with special paint job for Indy Grand Prix

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Armstong’s No. 11 Honda-powered car will come with all the usual trimmings for this weekend’s Indianapolis Grand Prix — speed, sponsors and a shiny new paint job. Chip Ganassi Racing announced Thursday that it has partnered with the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center and Schwarz Partners to field a crimson-and-cream, scientifically-based paint scheme that …

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1 year ago

IndyCar champ Palou admits breach of contract as Spaniard tries to mitigate damages owed to McLaren

Associated Press

Two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou concedes in court documents that he breached his contract with McLaren Racing when the Spaniard did an about-face and stayed at Chip Ganassi Racing. In the response, Palou says he changed his mind about joining McLaren ahead of the 2024 season when he “lost trust and confidence that genuinely intended to support his ambition to …

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1 year, 2 months ago

McLaren seeking at least $23 million in damages from IndyCar champion Alex Palou in UK court

Associated Press

McLaren Racing is suing IndyCar champion Alex Palou for at least $23 million to recoup costs the team says it lost when the driver reneged on the contract he signed to join the team, Palou, a 26-year-old Spaniard, guaranteed that he had “no outstanding obligation under any contract or agreement” that would keep him from joining McLaren after the IndyCar …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Palou has 2nd IndyCar title in hand but contract mess between Ganassi and McLaren follows Spaniard

Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. — McLaren Racing has a hotel room booked in Singapore next week for Alex Palou, who contractually is expected to be the team’s Formula One reserve driver for the remainder of the year. “And let’s just leave it at that.” Ganassi confirmed after Palou’s title-clinching win that Palou would be back in the No. I don’t know of …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Marcus Armstrong to add ovals to IndyCar schedule in contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing

Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. — A successful rookie season has earned Marcus Armstrong a multi-year extension with Chip Ganassi Racing and the New Zealander will add ovals to his schedule next season. “I am very proud and excited to continue with Chip Ganassi Racing for next year and beyond. “I feel very grateful that Chip has given me the time to adapt …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Felix Rosenqvist parts ways with McLaren to replace Pagenaud at Meyer Shank Racing

Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. — Felix Rosenqvist will end his two-year waiting game with Arrow McLaren Racing by moving on next year to drive for Meyer Shank Racing. I’m ready to start working together and getting the next season started.” Blomqvist is already driving for Shank as Pagenaud’s replacement for the final two races of the season. “We’re very excited to have …

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1 year, 3 months ago

IndyCar leader Alex Palou being sued by McLaren in UK. Spaniard focused on winning championship

Associated Press

MADISON, Ill. — Alex Palou confirmed Friday he’s being sued by McLaren — the second team to sue him in a year — but the IndyCar points leader is focused on his bid to win a second championship in three years. McLaren has made Palou its reserve driver in Formula One, where it has spent significantly on his development, and …

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1 year, 4 months ago

NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking an insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face

Associated Press

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floyd’s face. In the wake of Floyd’s death, NASCAR banned the Confederate flag at events and venues after Bubba Wallace — its lone Black driver — said there was “no place” for it …

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1 year, 4 months ago

NASCAR suspends Noah Gragson for liking insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face

LA Times

Noah Gragson walks to his garage during a practice session for the Daytona 500 in February. Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floyd’s face. In the wake of Floyd’s death, NASCAR banned the Confederate flag at events and venues after Bubba Wallace …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Few had heard of Alex Palou when he arrived in IndyCar after several years of racing in Japan. Mediation determined that Palou was contractually bound to Ganassi through this season, but he will move to McLaren next season in IndyCar and already is one of McLaren’s reserve F1 drivers. Palou is permitted to participate in McLaren F1 duties …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Palou’s record run earns Ganassi third straight Indy 500 pole

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou will lead the field to green in the Indianapolis 500 after the young Spaniard put together the fastest four-lap pole run in history Sunday, edging Rinus VeeKay and Felix Rosenqvist to give Chip Ganassi Racing its third consecutive pole in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Palou, who won on the road course race at Indianapolis Motor …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Ericsson, Dixon keep Ganassi atop Indianapolis 500 speed chart for 2nd day

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Defending Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson looked like a double threat in Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday. Ericsson’s teammate, Scott Dixon, had the second-fastest overall lap for the second straight day, giving Chip Ganassi Racing another one-two finish. Thursday’s boost could put Ericsson in a stronger position to become the sixth driver in Indy history to record back-to-back wins, …

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1 year, 8 months ago

500 winner Ericsson intends to stay in IndyCar title picture

Associated Press

In the days leading up to the IndyCar season-opening race, Chip Ganassi made clear that Marcus Ericsson was a valued member of the organization. Ericsson then went on to win the March 5 race on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, with a late pass of Pato O’Ward to pick up the fourth win of his IndyCar career. He …

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Analysis: Palou remains unflappable -- but slappable -- in winning 3rd IndyCar title

Alex Palou takes IndyCar title after Will Power is undone by seatbelt problem

Alex Palou survives early electrical issue to take IndyCar points lead into season finale

Colton Herta takes pole for IndyCar street race in Toronto

Alex Palou embraces IndyCar hybrid engine, edges Pato O’Ward to win second straight Mid-Ohio pole

Arrow McLaren to replace Rossi with Lundgaard in yet another driver lineup change for IndyCar team

Alex Palou reclaims IndyCar championship lead with win at Laguna Seca

Alex Palou continues mastery of Laguna Seca with pole-winning run at California road course

Ericsson’s early Indianapolis 500 exit typifies wild day full of crashes and other problems

Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations

Will Power and Josef Newgarden begin Indy quests by adapting to new strategists and engineers

Marcus Armstrong pays tribute to cancer patients with special paint job for Indy Grand Prix

IndyCar champ Palou admits breach of contract as Spaniard tries to mitigate damages owed to McLaren

McLaren seeking at least $23 million in damages from IndyCar champion Alex Palou in UK court

Palou has 2nd IndyCar title in hand but contract mess between Ganassi and McLaren follows Spaniard

Marcus Armstrong to add ovals to IndyCar schedule in contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing

Felix Rosenqvist parts ways with McLaren to replace Pagenaud at Meyer Shank Racing

IndyCar leader Alex Palou being sued by McLaren in UK. Spaniard focused on winning championship

NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking an insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face

NASCAR suspends Noah Gragson for liking insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face

Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500

Palou’s record run earns Ganassi third straight Indy 500 pole

Ericsson, Dixon keep Ganassi atop Indianapolis 500 speed chart for 2nd day

500 winner Ericsson intends to stay in IndyCar title picture