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Carlin, O'Ward share mutual confidence about parnership
All of the ingredients seem to have aligned for Patricio O ‘Ward and Carlin Racing as they start their journey together.

Ryan Hunter-Reay continues to show muscle in final practice
Ryan Hunter-Reay was the fastest cat in the alley again during the final NTT Data IndyCar Series practice session before this afternoon’s qualifying session on the Streets of St. Petersburg.

Robert Wickens keeps sights set on racing again
Robert Wickens made his intentions very clear today during a media availability at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. “The goal is to get back into an Indy car,” he said. “We won't know till I try it to see if it's a reality.”

Ryan Hunter-Reay quickest in second practice
Ryan Hunter-Reay led an American-dominated second practice for the NTT Data Indycar Series’ season opener at St. Petersburg.

Team Penske trio ready for turnaround
Team Penske’s trio of title winning drivers of Will Power, Simon Pagenaud and Josef Newgarden are focused on returning to championship form in 2019.

James Davison to make return to Dale Coyne Racing for Indy 500
James Davison will race for Dale Coyne Racing in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in a partnership with Jonathan Byrd’s Racing, Hollinger MotorSport and Belardi Auto Sport.

Rosenqvist paces opening practice at St. Petersburg
Chip Ganassi Racing rookie Felix Rosenqvist led a Honda dominated first practice to kick off the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season.
Pato O' Ward joins Carlin Racing for 13 races
Carlin Racing announced today that Pato O’Ward will drive team’s second car for 13 rounds of the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season.

IndyCar secures Sky Sports broadcast deal
The 2019 NTT IndyCar Series will be shown on Sky Sports with every qualifying and race broadcast live as the American championship secures a new TV deal.

INDYCAR makes tweaks to Indy 500 Qualifying
IndyCar announced on Thursday some notable changes to qualifying for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The most notable difference is moving Bump Day from Saturday to Sunday and locking in positions 1-30 on Saturday.

Sage Karam returns to Dreyer and Reinbold for Indy 500
Sage Karam will attempt to contest his sixth Indianapolis 500 driving for Dreyer and Reinbold Racing.

Alonso changes race number for Indy 500 return
Fernando Alonso will switch to #66 as his racing number for the 2019 Indianapolis 500 as he returns with McLaren this year.

IndyCar introduces new cockpit safety device for 2019
IndyCar has pushed through plans introduce a new cockpit protection device - dubbed the Advanced Frontal Protection - this year, making its official debut at the Indianapolis 500.

Colton Herta leads first day of COTA IndyCar test running
Colton Herta set the pace for Harding Steinbrenner Racing on the opening day of IndyCar's spring test running at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, finishing half a second clear of the field.

Conor Daly joins Andretti Autosport in 5th car for Indianapolis 500
Conor Daly will return to the Indianapolis 500 in May after being signed into Andretti Autosport's fifth car. Daly, 27, has made five previous appearances at the Indy 500, recording a best finish of 21st last year with Dale Coyne Racing.

Marcus Ericsson sets sights on victories in debut IndyCar season
Marcus Ericsson has set his sights on making a winning start to life in the NTT IndyCar Series in 2019 following his exit from Formula 1.

Jack Harvey confirms 10-race IndyCar programme for 2019
Jack Harvey will contest his busiest season in the NTT IndyCar Series to date in 2019 after being confirmed for a 10-race programme on Tuesday.

Max Chilton confirmed for IndyCar return with Carlin in 2019
Max Chilton has been officially confirmed for a fourth year in the NTT IndyCar Series for 2019 after being named into the second seat at Carlin Racing ahead of the new season.

McLaren building ‘very experienced team’ for Alonso's Indy 500 entry
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is confident putting together a “very experienced team” for its entry to the Indianapolis 500 in May with Fernando Alonso.

IndyCar picks up NTT as series title sponsor
IndyCar has secured a multi-year deal with technology and communication company NTT to become its series title sponsor from 2019.

IndyCar closing in on new title sponsor following Verizon exit
The IndyCar Series is closing in on a new title sponsor following the conclusion of its current partnership with Verizon.

McLaren set to commence IndyCar testing in April ahead of 500 entry
McLaren will commence its testing programme for the Indianapolis 500 next April after receiving delivery of its cars in January as preparations for its return to the IndyCar paddock continue.

Fittipaldi made comeback 'a little too soon' after breaking legs
Pietro Fittipaldi concedes he made his return to racing "a little too soon" after breaking both of his legs in an LMP1 crash at Spa in May, having spent less than three months on the sidelines before hitting the track again.

Ericsson: First IndyCar test restored ‘passion of racing’
Marcus Ericsson said his first IndyCar test took him back to the “passion of racing” ahead of his switch from Formula 1, which he described as “a bit artificial”.