Formula 2 points leader Theo Pourchaire is considering a move into IndyCar or Super Formula next year as his chances of moving into Formula 1 have receded.
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The most famous IndyCar race is the Indianapolis 500, held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in front of huge crowds. However American open-wheel racing has a chequered history.
The championship reached its peak in the late eighties and early nineties under the sanctioning body CART. It attracted huge international attention as Formula 1 champions including Nigel Mansell, Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario Andretti competed in it.
However the creation of the rival Indy Racing League in 1996 created a split which badly damaged the championship. CART, which rebranded as Champ Car, fell into decline. By 2008, with Champ Car on the bring of collapse, the two series finally merged, but the damage had been.
Nonetheless today’s IndyCar championship retains a reputation for spectacular racing with its single-specification chassis and features a broad range of circuits including road, street and traditional American oval courses.
Ilott confirms split from Juncos Hollinger
IndyCar
Posted onCallum Ilott has confirmed he will not return to the Juncos Hollinger IndyCar team for the 2024 IndyCar season.
Indy Nxt champion Rasmussen secures part-time IndyCar seat for 2024
IndyCar
Posted onIndy Nxt champion Christian Rasmussen has landed a part-time IndyCar seat with Ed Carpenter Racing for 2024.
Fittipaldi secures IndyCar return in 2024 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan
IndyCar
Posted onPietro Fittipaldi, reserve driver of the Haas F1 team, has signed a deal to race full-time in IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in 2024.
Canapino secures second season in IndyCar with Juncos
IndyCar
Posted onAgustin Canapino will spend a second season in IndyCar with Juncos Hollinger Racing, the team has confirmed.
Grosjean bringing arbitration against Andretti after losing IndyCar drive
IndyCar
Posted onRomain Grosjean has announced he is beginning arbitration proceedings against the Andretti IndyCar team he has driven for in the past two seasons.
McLaren and Juncos Hollinger Racing to enter “strategic alliance”
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar rivals Juncos Hollinger Racing and McLaren have announced they plan “to enter a strategic alliance” starting in 2024.
Rising IndyCar star Kirkwood signs contract extension with Andretti
IndyCar
Posted onKyle Kirkwood has secured his place on the IndyCar grid for 2024 and beyond after signing a new multi-year contract with Andretti.
IndyCar plans swift return to Texas after Olympics clash leads to 2024 absence
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar plans an immediate return to Texas Motor Speedway after leaving the track off its 2024 calendar due to a clash with the Olympics.
Milwaukee returns, Texas axed as IndyCar reveals 17-race 2024 calendar
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar has finalised its calendar for the 2024 season, which most notably will feature the return of the Milwaukee Mile oval.
O’Ward to drive for McLaren in Abu Dhabi practice and post-season test
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed Pato O’Ward will test for the team again during and after the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Ganassi expand to fifth IndyCar entry to promote junior driver Simpson
IndyCar
Posted onChip Ganassi Racing have announced they will expand their IndyCar squad to five full-time cars for 2024, adding an entry for rookie Kyffin Simpson.
Why a ‘dead rubber’ finale at Laguna Seca turned into ‘peak IndyCar’
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar’s ‘dead rubber’ season finale at Laguna Seca was anything but dull as it was interrupted by eight caution periods. Why did chaos break out?
Winning top rookie despite missing five races was a “tough ask” – Armstrong
IndyCar
Posted onMarcus Armstrong says consistent points-scoring was key to winning IndyCar’s Rookie of the Year title despite missing five of the 17 rounds.
Dixon emerges through carnage to win Laguna Seca finale
IndyCar
Posted onAfter eight safety car interventions, Scott Dixon overcame an early penalty to win the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca.
IndyCar to hold $1million pre-season exhibition race at Thermal Club
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar will stage a non-championship race at the Thermal Club before next season, with a $1 million (£800,000) prize for its winner.
Rosenqvist takes last-second pole in final IndyCar start for McLaren
IndyCar
Posted onDays after announcing his move from McLaren to Meyer Shank, Felix Rosenqvist will start on pole position for the Grand Prix of Monterey.
Malukas takes the McLaren seat Palou turned down in multi-year deal
IndyCar
Posted onDavid Malukas has signed a multi-year contract to race for McLaren, taking over the seat Alex Palou turned down.
Grosjean, Herta, McLaren – who most needs a win in rare ‘dead rubber’ IndyCar finale?
IndyCar
Posted onThe IndyCar championship may be decided but there is still a lot at stake in the final round at Laguna Seca this weekend.
Armstrong to contest full IndyCar season in multi-year Ganassi deal
IndyCar
Posted onChip Ganassi Racing have signed rookie Marcus Armstrong to a contract extension that will keep in with the team for “next year and beyond”.