IndyCar News

Santino Ferrucci will return to the Verizon IndyCar Series with Dale Coyne Racing for the final two races of the 2018 season at Portland and Sonoma following the team's decision to expand to a three-car entry.

IndyCar chief Mark Miles says McLaren is working on a full-time entry to the series with two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso in 2019.

Scott Dixon has ended speculation about his future in the Verizon IndyCar Series by signing a multi-year contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing, continuing his long-running relationship with the team.

Josef Newgarden surged to his fourth pole position of the Verizon IndyCar Series season after topping qualifying in Toronto on Saturday, edging out title rival Scott Dixon by almost two-tenths of a second.

McLaren is yet to decide on a potential IndyCar entry for the 2019 season, but remains “laser focused” on its Formula 1 interests following a management reshuffle announced earlier this week.

IndyCar heavyweights Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan would both welcome Fernando Alonso’s potential move to the US series but highlight a number of hurdles the Spaniard will need to navigate including a possible salary cut.

Newly-crowned 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Fernando Alonso admits a full-time switch into IndyCar is a “very attractive target” in his quest to win motorsport’s ‘Triple Crown’. 

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says an IndyCar programme in 2019 is "looking favourable" for the British team, but no decision will be taken until it completes its due diligence process over the coming weeks and months.

Team Penske driver Will Power took home more than $2.5 million following his victory in the 102nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, as revealed following the publication of the full prize money list on Monday night.

Will Power charged to his maiden Indianapolis 500 victory on Sunday after overcoming Ed Carpenter in a race-long battle before reclaiming the lead in the closing stages after Stefan Wilson and Jack Harvey attempted to fuel save their way to an unlikely victory.

Tony Kanaan closed out practice for the 102nd Indianapolis 500 at the top of the timesheets during the traditional 'Carb Day' running at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, giving AJ Foyt Racing a boost ahead of Sunday's race.

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has confirmed that an IndyCar programme remains "under review" as the team looks to expand its racing interests in the near future, with 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran joining as an advisor to aid the process.

James Hinchcliffe has ended his bid to secure a seat for this year's Indianapolis 500 following his failure to qualify for the race last Saturday, having been unable to strike a deal to enter via one of the 33 entries to the race.

Ed Carpenter will start the 102nd Indianapolis 500 from pole position after setting a blistering pace on the second day of qualifying, fending off stiff competition from the Penske stable.

Helio Castroneves set the pace for Team Penske on the opening day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 as James Hinchcliffe became a surprise casualty of 'Bump Day', failing to qualify for the race.

The Verizon IndyCar Series will switch to a more powerful engine formula from the 2021 season when it adopts new 2.4-litre twin-turbo V6 engines, capable of producing more than 900 BHP.

Haas Formula 1 protege Santino Ferrucci will make his Verizon IndyCar Series debut next month in the double-header race weekend in Detroit, deputising for the injured Pietro Fittipaldi at Dale Coyne Racing.

Pietro Fittipaldi says he is taking inspiration from Dale Coyne Racing teammate Sebastien Bourdais as he bids to contest the final part of the 2018 IndyCar season. 

Dale Coyne Racing has confirmed that Zachary Claman De Melo will replace the injured Pietro Fittipaldi for this weekend's IndyCar Grand Prix of Indianapolis following the Brazilian's crash at Spa last weekend.

Heavy rain and high winds prompted officials from the Verizon IndyCar Series to postpone the Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park to Monday after managing to complete just 22 laps on Sunday.

Full results from race day at the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach, round three of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season. IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach - Race Results

James Davison will enter the Indianapolis 500 for a fourth time in 2018 after being named as the driver for the #33 AJ Foyt Racing with Byrd-Hollinger-Belardi Chevrolet that will bid to take the start of the race on May 27.

JR Hildebrand has finalised a deal to become Dreyer and Reinbold Racing’s second entry for the 2018 Indianapolis 500. 

Sebastien Bourdais will start an oval race from pole position for the first time in 12 years on Saturday night after topping qualifying for the IndyCar Phoenix Grand Prix.