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Alex Palou dominates IndyCar's first all-star race since 2008. Reigning champion led every lap

Mar. 25, 2024 10:34 AM EDT

THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — A race meant for all-stars was fittingly won by Alex Palou. The two-time and reigning IndyCar champion won the Thermal $1 Million Challenge on Sunday in a rout. Palou dominated the three-day weekend — he was among the fastest drivers in practice sessions...

Rosenqvist and Palou lead qualifying for races that will set field for IndyCar $1 million challenge

Mar. 23, 2024 21:13 PM EDT

THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou will lead the field to green in Sunday morning's pair of heat races that determine which 12 IndyCar drivers will advance into the exhibition Thermal $1 million Challenge. The made-for-TV all-star race of sorts will consist of...

McLaren Racing extends Zak Brown's contract as CEO through 2030

Mar. 22, 2024 19:30 PM EDT

McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown said Friday he's signed an extension to remain in charge of the organization through 2030. Brown made the announcement on social media . He has been CEO since 2018 and the American oversees all of McLaren's racing programs from its England-based...

Newgarden and Team Penske dominate IndyCar season opener amid criticism of series leadership

Mar. 10, 2024 15:40 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Team Penske silenced recent criticism aimed at series leadership by dominating the IndyCar season-opening race with a Josef Newgarden win from the pole Sunday on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg. Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren Racing broke up the...

Newgarden gives Roger Penske a break with a pole-winning run as IndyCar leadership is questioned

Mar. 09, 2024 16:05 PM EST

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Josef Newgarden won the pole for IndyCar's season-opening race on Saturday, giving Team Penske something to celebrate as its leadership faced criticism throughout the paddock for its management of the series. It made for a weird day on what is supposed...

Pato O'Ward signs 2-year extension with McLaren's IndyCar team

Mar. 01, 2024 09:49 AM EST

Pato O'Ward signed a multi-year extension with McLaren Racing, the IndyCar team announced Friday. The 24-year-old Mexican driver is entering his fifth full season in IndyCar, all with Arrow McLaren, and late last year was named McLaren's reserve driver for its Formula 1 team. ...