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McLaughlin Breaks IndyCar Victory Drought With Laguna Seca Win
Scott McLaughlin converted pole to win Laguna Seca, ending a two-year, 35-race drought, by 1.3739 seconds over Kyle Kirkwood as Kirkwood takes runner-up in the championship; Alexander Rossi finished third, and Dennis Hauger was named 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year.
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Palou lands pole for Freedom 250 on DC street course
Alex Palou grabbed pole for Sunday’s Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., blazing a 56.8993s lap in the Fast Six to beat Kyle Kirkwood by 0.5668s on the 1.7-mile, seven-turn temporary street circuit; it’s Palou’s seventh pole of 2026, with McLaughlin third as qualifying details highlight the Round of 12 and transfer drama.
Trump to wave the green flag at DC IndyCar street race and ride in the Beast
U.S. President Donald Trump will wave the green flag and take a lap around Washington’s 1.7-mile street course in the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, piloting the armored presidential limo 'Beast' with a full motorcade following and First Lady Melania in attendance. The FAA will close airspace over Reagan National Airport during race hours as the 147-lap event traverses landmarks like the National Archives, National Gallery, Smithsonian and the Capitol. IROC will join IndyCar as a support series, with Indy NXT not on the bill.
IndyCar Chief Calls Out Promoter Over Markham Track Delays, Vows Spectacular Debut
IndyCar president J. Douglas Boles publicly criticized promoter Green Savoree Racing Promotions for failing to complete the Streets of Markham track on time ahead of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham, apologizing to fans on site while expressing confidence the layout will produce a spectacular race once cars hit the pavement; Green Savoree is still finishing the circuit as IndyCar revised Saturday’s schedule to allow two practice sessions and qualifying, with broadcast plans unchanged.
Markham IndyCar Debut Hindered as Track Construction Remains Incomplete
IndyCar's planned debut on the Streets of Markham is delayed because several track elements—bridges, safety fencing, and timing cables—are still incomplete. Opening practice sessions were postponed, with an update noting a 6–7:30pm ET practice window on FS1, as promoters finish safety installations on the 12-turn, 2.19-mile temporary circuit for the Ontario Honda Grand Prix of Markham, marking IndyCar's Canadian footprint shift from Toronto to Markham.
Arrow McLaren unveils star-studded 2027 IndyCar lineup with Dixon and Rosenqvist
Arrow McLaren confirmed a major 2027 roster shake-up, adding six-time champion Scott Dixon and Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist to a three-car full-season lineup with Patricio O’Ward, while Ryan Hunter-Reay returns as Sporting Director to lead a fourth entry for the 111th Indy 500; the team frames its Triple Crown ambitions and championship push around this veteran, high-profile lineup.
Lundgaard seals chaotic Road America IndyCar victory
Christian Lundgaard recovered from early front-wing damage to win a chaotic XPEL Grand Prix at Road America, holding off David Malukas in a final-lap shootout after Marcus Armstrong suffered a late mechanical issue. It’s Lundgaard’s third career victory and second of the season.
Palou extends IndyCar pole streak to five at Road America
Alex Palou claimed his sixth IndyCar pole of the season and fifth in a row at Road America for the XPEL Grand Prix, a feat not achieved in a single season since Danny Sullivan in 1988, after a 1:43.6615 lap. Malukas finished second, with Armstrong third and Rosenqvist fourth as the field navigated the qualifying groups and late runs.
Palou outlasts Detroit mayhem to claim another IndyCar win
Alex Palou, starting from pole, weathered chaos and multiple restarts on the Detroit street circuit to win the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix by 3.0584 seconds, holding off Kyle Kirkwood as Graham Rahal completed the Honda sweep in third; Palou’s fourth win of the season and 23rd of his IndyCar career.
Rosenqvist edges Malukas in Indy 500’s closest finish
Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in race history, beating David Malukas by 0.0233 seconds after a chaotic race with seven cautions and two red flags; Josef Newgarden spun on a Lap 125 restart, while Malukas led 30 laps for a career-best Indy 500 performance. Kyle Kirkwood faded to 16th; Rinus VeeKay earned Juncos Hollinger Racing its best Indy 500 finish with sixth; and Ed Carpenter Racing endured a tough day with Rossi retiring due to a mechanical issue, Carpenter crashing, and Rasmussen out.
Indy 500’s closest finish ever: Rosenqvist-edge Malukas by 0.023s
The Indianapolis 500 has produced some of the closest finishes in its history, led by the 2026 winner Felix Rosenqvist defeating David Malukas by a record 0.023 seconds. The five closest margins also include 1992’s Al Unser Jr. over Scott Goodyear by 0.043s, 2014’s Ryan Hunter-Reay over Helio Castroneves by 0.060s, 2006’s Sam Hornish Jr. over Marco Andretti by 0.063s, and 2023’s Josef Newgarden over Marcus Ericsson by 0.097s, highlighting how thrilling the crown jewel of IndyCar can be.