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Chevrolet confirmed as McLaren engine partner for Indianapolis 500
McLaren has confirmed it will race with a Chevrolet engine upon its return to the Indianapolis 500 in 2019 with Fernando Alonso.

Santino Ferrucci confirmed at Dale Coyne Racing for IndyCar 2019
Santino Ferrucci will race full-time in the Verizon IndyCar Series in 2019 with Dale Coyne Racing after signing a deal that was confirmed by the team on Tuesday.

Ex-Force India deputy chief Fernley named president of McLaren IndyCar
Ex-Force India Formula 1 deputy team boss Bob Fernley has been appointed president of McLaren’s new IndyCar programme ahead of its launch for 2019.

Jordan King to make Indy 500 debut with RLL Racing in 2019
Jordan King will make his oval IndyCar debut in 2019 after joining the field for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

Marcus Ericsson expecting to stay in IndyCar 'for quite some time'
Sauber Formula 1 driver Marcus Ericsson is viewing his move to the United States to race in the Verizon IndyCar Series from 2019 as a long-term project, saying he expects to remain in the series "for quite some time."

McLaren will form own operational team for Indianapolis 500 entry
McLaren will form its own operational team for its entry to the 103rd Indianapolis 500 in 2019, opting against working with a partner as it did for its most recent appearance at the race last year.

McLaren confirms 2019 Indy 500 entry with Fernando Alonso
McLaren has announced it will enter the 103rd Indianapolis 500 in 2019 with Fernando Alonso as the Spaniard looks to complete the final leg of the 'triple crown of motorsport'.

Ericsson secures IndyCar switch with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
Marcus Ericsson will join the IndyCar Series next season with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports alongside his Formula 1 reserve driver role at Alfa Romeo Sauber.

Wickens provides detail on ‘paraplegic’ status and prognosis
IndyCar driver Robert Wickens has clarified the severity of his injuries and provided an update on his prognosis in a series of posts on social media.

Fernando Alonso: Full IndyCar season would be 'too demanding'
Fernando Alonso says he felt a full-season IndyCar campaign would have been "too demanding" to attempt in 2019, but remains keen on entering the Indianapolis 500 to try and complete the 'triple crown'.

McLaren confirms no full-time IndyCar programme for 2019
Zak Brown has confirmed that McLaren will not enter the Verizon IndyCar Series on a full-time basis in 2019 but could still return to the Indianapolis 500 next May.

Rosenqvist makes IndyCar switch with Ganassi for 2019
Felix Rosenqvist will make a full-time switch to IndyCar in 2019, having signed a deal to race for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Wickens: ‘It’s going to be a very long road to recovery’
IndyCar driver Robert Wickens has thanked fans and well-wishers for the support he has received as he continues his recovery from injury.

'Weeks or months' before full extent of Wickens' injuries known
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports has revealed further details regarding the injuries sustained by Robert Wickens in the IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway last month, but a full diagnosis of his spinal cord injury could still be "weeks or months" away, according to his doctors.

Fernando Alonso enjoys 'special' first IndyCar road course test
Fernando Alonso enjoyed a "special" maiden Indy car test on a road course on Wednesday with Andretti Autosport, completing running at Barber Motorsports Park as momentum gathers for a potential move into IndyCar for 2019.

Circuit of the Americas joins 2019 IndyCar calendar
Circuit of the Americas will host its maiden IndyCar round as the 2019 race calendar is revealed.

Wickens moved to Indianapolis hospital, set for further surgery
Robert Wickens has been transferred to a hospital close to his Indianapolis home as he continues his recovery from injuries he sustained in a huge IndyCar crash.

Wickens breathing unassisted for first time since IndyCar accident
Robert Wickens is breathing without medical assistance for the first time since sustaining multiple injuries in an IndyCar crash at Pocono Raceway six days ago, allowing the Canadian to talk with his family.

Wickens undergoes further surgery following Pocono IndyCar crash
Robert Wickens has undergone further surgeries late this week following his crash during the ABC Supply 500 IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, having suffered injuries to his right arm, lower extremities and spinal cord.

SPM withdraws #6 Honda from Gateway after Wickens crash
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports has confirmed it will cut back to a one-car entry for the Bommarito 500 IndyCar race at Gateway Motorsports Park this weekend following Robert Wickens’ crash at Pocono.

Robert Wickens stable after surgery for spinal cord injury
Robert Wickens is in a stable condition after undergoing surgery for a spinal cord injury sustained in an accident at the ABC Supply 500 IndyCar race at Pocono on Sunday.

Wickens undergoes spinal surgery
Robert Wickens has undergone surgery on his spine following his injuries sustained in a horrific crash at last weekend’s IndyCar round at Pocono Raceway.

Wickens set for surgery following IndyCar Pocono crash
Robert Wickens is set to undergo surgery following his horrific crash in the ABC Supply 500 IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway which saw the Canadian involved in a multi-car incident and was airlifted to hospital.

Wickens 'awake and alert', airlifted to hospital after IndyCar crash
Robert Wickens is confirmed to be "awake and alert" following a multi-car accident on the opening lap of the ABC Supply 500 IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, with the Canadian driver being airlifted to hospital for further evaluations.