Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59
A wide smile, dimples on his cheeks, and those slightly squinting eyes. If we close our eyes, that’s how Alex Zanardi comes to mind. And of course, wearing a racing suit – whether it was a Formula 1 suit, a Ganassi one, or the Italian handbike suit didn’t really matter. Whether he had four wheels […]
HRC pausing Acura factory GTP program in IMSA after 2026 as part of expanded IndyCar effort
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) will pause its factory GTP program with the Acura ARX-06 at the conclusion of the 2026 season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as part of a pivoted increased focus toward the IndyCar Series. Acura currently competes in the GTP class in a factory-supported effort with Meyer Shank Racing, […]
Legacy Grand Prix of Long Beach promoter Jim Michaelian passes away
Jim Michaelian was one of the founding members of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, and for half-a-century, he worked in various roles as an integral part of the event. He has served as Controller, Chief Operating Officer and was named President & CEO since 2001, and until January of this year. He was supposed […]
McLaren and Chip Ganassi reach final settlement over Palou court case
McLaren has reached a final settlement with Chip Ganassi Racing after the London High Court ruled against Alex Palou and CGR during the long-running dispute. In January, the four-time IndyCar champion was ordered to give McLaren more than $12million in compensation, following a five-week trial that occurred last year. It came after McLaren sued Palou — […]
Jacob Abel prioritizing IMSA effort but still desires IndyCar return
Jacob Abel doesn’t want his IndyCar career to be summarized as one-and-done. Running with Dale Coyne Racing last year, the Kentucky native endured a rookie campaign to forget in North America’s premier open-wheel championship. A rough start gave way to an even more disastrous month of May after failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. […]
Brown «would love» Indy 500 reunion with Alonso
Fernando Alonso has an open invitation to return to the Indianapolis 500 whenever he’s ready, courtesy of McLaren CEO Zak Brown. The Spanish driver, who is currently preparing for the 2026 Formula 1 season with Aston Martin and its new power unit partner Honda, hasn’t competed at Indy 500 since 2020, which was held behind […]
Tower Motorsports adds Kyffin Simpson to Daytona 24 roster
Kyffin Simpson will drive for Tower Motorsports in next month’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, the team confirmed via social media on Tuesday. The 21-year-old Simpson, who is fresh off contesting a promising second season in the IndyCar Series with Chip Ganassi Racing that included a maiden podium on the Streets of Toronto, completes an LMP2 […]
Former Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson added to WTR Daytona 24 lineup
Marcus Ericsson has been added as the final piece of Wayne Taylor Racing’s lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona. A full-time driver for Andretti Global in the IndyCar Series, Ericsson will drive the No. 45 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 in the 24-hour endurance classic in January, alongside Danny Formal, Trent Hindman and Graham Doyle. […]
Mick Schumacher makes IndyCar switch with RLL in 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher will contest the full 2026 IndyCar season, including the Indianapolis 500, after agreeing a deal with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Schumacher will drive the Honda-powered #47 Dallara DW12 in all 17 rounds next season, marking a return to single-seaters after two years racing the Alpine A424 LMDh prototype in […]