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Monaco Grand Prix moving to June from 2026 after signing F1 contract extension

Formula One’s most iconic race, the Monaco Grand Prix, will be staged in June starting in 2026 as part of a new six-year agreement to remain on the calendar. GO DEEPER 'It wasn't very fun': Debate about Monaco GP continues after another dull race F1 said the move was part of its “ambition to create a calendar which is sustainable …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ frustration started billowing out of Lucas Oil Stadium after Sunday’s loss to Buffalo. No, it’s not a good look with Indy’s playoff hopes sputtering, and the Colts find themselves in a familiar spot — trying to create a midseason turnaround. Whether it’s Richardson’s inaccuracy or Flacco’s six turnovers over the past two weeks, the Colts …

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4 months ago

Alexander Rossi back for Arrow McLaren for St. Louis IndyCar race after broken thumb in Toronto

Associated Press

MADISON, Ill. — Alexander Rossi will be making his return to IndyCar this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis. “I’m thrilled to be back in the car for St. Louis and looking forward to kicking off this final stretch in a positive way.” In a strange coincidence, Rossi was busy testing for Arrow McLaren at the track …

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5 months ago

Lundgaard set to defend Honda Indy title as drivers hit track with new hybrid tech

Associated Press

TORONTO — Denmark’s Christian Lundgaard didn’t get the chance to celebrate his first career NTT IndyCar Series victory last year in Toronto. Of course, we want to perform at the same level as we did last year.” Qualifying for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto begins Saturday, which will determine pole position and the starting order for Sunday’s 85-lap race …

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6 months ago

IndyCar heads to Laguna Seca with new faces in new cars as drivers jockey for jobs

Associated Press

IndyCar is back in action this weekend on the Laguna Seca road course in California and spectators may need a spotter’s guide to figure out who is even in the field following a wild sequence of driver movement that has upended the free agent market with more than half the season remaining. So impressed with Siegel and concerned other teams …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rookie Linus Lundqvist is the surprise pole sitter for IndyCar event at Road America

Associated Press

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Linus Lundqvist called it one of the craziest rounds of qualifying he’d ever encountered. “I kind of came in wanting to rebuild my confidence.” Before this weekend, Lundqvist’s best starting position in IndyCar was 17th. “We’ll see where it goes later in the year.” Dixon overtook Palou for the lead by winning the Detroit Grand Prix …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Drivers who try the Indy 500-NASCAR 600 double have had mixed results. Kyle Larson is next

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Only four drivers have attempted one of the most grueling days in motorsports: the 1,100-mile Memorial Day weekend double. A look at the previous efforts: John Andretti Total double attempts: One At Indianapolis: Started 10th, finished 10th At Charlotte: Started ninth, finished 36th Total laps completed: 416 The skinny: The nephew of racing great Mario Andretti and cousin …

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7 months ago

NASCAR star Kyle Larson is embracing his Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cow

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson has been adamant about soaking up the entire Indianapolis 500 experience as the NASCAR superstar prepares to make his debut in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Memorial Day weekend. 17 Arrow McLaren asked: “Do we get to glove up?” So on a hot, sunny Tuesday at the speedway, there was Larson — just as he …

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7 months 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

‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Jordin Sparks, the singer-songwriter who shot to stardom on “American Idol,” will perform the national anthem before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend. “We know that Jordin’s voice and performance will deliver an emotional and stirring rendition of the national anthem as part of pre-race ceremonies for the Indy 500,” Indianapolis Motor Speedway …

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8 months ago

With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draft

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — For Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard, this was a different kind of offseason. Instead of searching for a new starting quarterback or deciphering how free agents might conform to a new coach’s offensive philosophy, he remained focused on improving the supporting cast around second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. So now, for the first time since Andrew Luck’s surprise …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Colts are looking to end their opening day woes and start a new era against Jaguars

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — New Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen was willing to be patient with Anthony Richardson before naming the rookie quarterback his starter. “Running out of the tunnel and all that, that’s going to come, but me being on point and being ready — that’s all I’m focused on right now.” It’s been a crash course for the 21-year-old rookie …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Column: Penske rolls into Le Mans on top of motor sports seeking evasive 1st win

Associated Press

LE MANS, France — Roger Penske won the Indianapolis 500 on a Sunday and celebrated Josef Newgarden’s thrilling win as if it was the first for Team Penske, not a record-stretching 19th for The Captain. Blaney’s victory gave Penske a resume builder that somehow had evaded his illustrious career: Team Penske swept the two Memorial Day weekend races in the …

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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, 8 months ago

Lucy Foyt, wife of Indy 500 winner A.J. Foyt, dies at 84

Associated Press

Lucy Foyt, wife of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. “Her steadfast support and amazing grace under pressure throughout A.J.’s career and post-career, which was marked by life-threatening injuries on several occasions, made it possible for him to stage the remarkable comebacks that added to his legendary status.” Foyt, who turned 88 in January, had a pacemaker installed in early March. …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Kyle Larson to try Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 double in 2024

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson will attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 next year with McLaren Racing in a joint effort with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. His entry with McLaren will be co-owned by Hendrick and “Competing at the Indianapolis 500 is a dream of mine and something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time — since …

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2 years ago

As Vikings make history, 49ers ask how far they can go with Brock Purdy: Mike Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings picked the perfect weekend to commemorate their 1980 “Miracle at the Met” featuring Tommy Kramer’s tipped Hail Mary to Ahmad Rashad for a division-winning victory against the Cleveland Browns. We’ll also delve into the roles officiating and game management played in the Vikings’ victory, with a 1980 “Met Center” game tie-in and reflections on momentum, which can …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Kurt Busch to miss Indy with concussion-like symptoms

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Busch will miss Sunday’s NASCAR race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with concussion-like symptoms and be replaced again by Ty Gibbs in the Toyota for 23XI Racing. “Kurt’s health is of the utmost importance to the team, and we wish him all the best as he prepares for his return,” said the team owned by Denny Hamlin …

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2 years, 6 months ago

IndyCar silly season swings into Belle Isle’s final race

Associated Press

DETROIT — The milk has barely been washed out of Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson’s firesuit and the IndyCar season has gone wild. Slow down, warned Pato O’Ward, who is also back at the Detroit Grand Prix looking to defend his first IndyCar win and take the championship lead from Ericsson. I think that was going to be a huge …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Country star Blake Shelton named Indy 500 grand marshal

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Blake Shelton will lend his voice to the Indianapolis 500 as the grand marshal for Sunday’s race. The country music star and coach on NBC’s “The Voice,” Shelton will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during the official pre-race ceremonies. Shelton also collaborated with Indianapolis 500 rookie -- and seven-time NASCAR champion -- …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Penske ready for 300,000 guests in a full-capacity Indy 500

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Roger Penske motioned toward the turn four grandstands at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Penske took ownership of Indianapolis Motor Speedway just two months before the pandemic closed the country, and only now, in his third Indianapolis 500 as promoter, can he throw open the gates and host more than 300,000 guests at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” “I hope …

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Monaco Grand Prix moving to June from 2026 after signing F1 contract extension

Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy

Alexander Rossi back for Arrow McLaren for St. Louis IndyCar race after broken thumb in Toronto

Lundgaard set to defend Honda Indy title as drivers hit track with new hybrid tech

IndyCar heads to Laguna Seca with new faces in new cars as drivers jockey for jobs

Rookie Linus Lundqvist is the surprise pole sitter for IndyCar event at Road America

Drivers who try the Indy 500-NASCAR 600 double have had mixed results. Kyle Larson is next

NASCAR star Kyle Larson is embracing his Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cow

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

‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500

With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draft

Colts are looking to end their opening day woes and start a new era against Jaguars

Column: Penske rolls into Le Mans on top of motor sports seeking evasive 1st win

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

Lucy Foyt, wife of Indy 500 winner A.J. Foyt, dies at 84

Kyle Larson to try Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 double in 2024

As Vikings make history, 49ers ask how far they can go with Brock Purdy: Mike Sando’s Pick Six

Kurt Busch to miss Indy with concussion-like symptoms

IndyCar silly season swings into Belle Isle’s final race

Country star Blake Shelton named Indy 500 grand marshal

Penske ready for 300,000 guests in a full-capacity Indy 500