Pato O’Ward storms to IndyCar Iowa win, denying Newgarden
Josef Newgarden was still utterly dominant and Team Penske finally flexed its muscles on Saturday at Iowa Speedway. But when it counted most, it was a different driver and team that broke through for their first win of 2025. Pato O’Ward and Arrow McLaren snatched the lead away from Newgarden with an overcut on the […]
Newgarden, Palou qualify 1st for IndyCar Iowa doubleheader
IndyCar held qualifying for both legs of its Iowa doubleheader on Saturday. With two races to set the field for, drivers were tasked with completing two laps during their runs. The first lap secured a driver’s spot in Saturday’s race, with the second lap determining the grid for Sunday. Race 1 qualifying Josef Newgarden, Team […]
Can Kakunoshin Ohta’s switch to IndyCar emulate Alex Palou’s success?
In last month’s Indianapolis 500, Takuma Sato demonstrated once again that age is a mere number as he led a significant number of laps on his way to ninth place. Indeed, only the smallest of braking misjudgements on pitlane cost him a shot at a third victory at the Speedway. But, no matter how impressive […]
F1’s 2026 Canadian GP clash with Indy 500 won’t happen every year
The clash between Formula 1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 will only happen once every five years, Autosport understands. On Tuesday, F1 announced its 24-race calendar for next year, which sees Imola drop out in favour of a new race in Madrid as Spain’s capital takes over the Spanish Grand Prix moniker […]
Helio Castroneves joins Barrichello, Massa in the 2025 Brazilian Stock Car grid
Helio Castroneves will drive in the Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series in 2025, having been confirmed in the grid of the category ahead of this weekend’s season opener at Interlagos. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and one of the greatest Brazilian drivers in history, Castroneves will combine his new activities on home soil with his United […]
Trump meets with Penske’s NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA stars at the White House
Team Penske rolled into Washington D.C. on Wednesday with Roger Penske bringing several of his drivers and race cars from three different divisions to the White House lawn. NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA were all featured as Penske was celebrated for his recent triumphs. 2023 and 2024 NASCAR Cup Series champions Ryan Blaney and teammate Joey […]
How Leigh Diffey became the voice of American motorsport
You know his voice, even if you’ve never seen his face. It’s warm yet urgent, authoritative yet inviting with an unmistakable timbre like the hum of a V8 engine before it roars to life. When the race is calm, his voice is steady and measured, but as the action reaches a fever pitch, he crackles […]
Lyn St. James, a nearly-forgotten all-female racing series, and what ‘makes it’ in racing
Within just a few minutes of speaking with Lyn St. James, who turns 78 next week, you quickly understand why she has made it as far as she has in the motorsport world. She’s kind, sharp, and fun to talk to, with a certain fire to her persona. I, affectionately describe her as “feisty” in […]
What Motorsport.com is looking forward to in 2025
The Dakar Rally has claimed its first high-profile victims, and the chequered flag has fallen on the Dubai 24 Hours with victory claimed by the Al Manar Racing by WRT BMW. After a brief lull while gravy-soaked turkey and pigs-in-blankets were consumed, motorsport is well and truly back. The year ahead promises numerous talking points across […]