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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Season, Title Race Wide Open After Thrilling, Popular Early Dash

Just 41 points separate the top five drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after an exciting opening stretch of the season that has featured three different winners in three races, each from different teams.
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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway Three Races In?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the first three races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season have shown we may see two or more Andretti Global drivers on more podiums this season besides at Arlington (photo).
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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Kyle Kirkwood Reaches Summit for First Time

Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) is hanging tough in the Power Rankings after another top-10 finish last Sunday at Arlington.
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MAR 13, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Arlington

Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) earned three top-10 finishes in four street-circuit races last season and could be a sleeper to earn his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory Sunday in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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MAR 04, 2026
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Inside Line: St. Pete Takeaway (Besides Alex Palou Is Really Good)?

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed with the quiet climb from starting 23rd to finishing seventh by Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo).
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MAR 03, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Guess Who Is Still No. 1?

Romain Grosjean (photo, above) led two Dale Coyne Racing drivers in the top 10 of the Power Rankings after the team's strong opener at St. Petersburg.
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MAR 02, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

A look back at the season opener Sunday, which featured another master class of strategy from Barry Wanser (photo, above) executed perfectly by reigning champion Alex Palou.
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MAR 01, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Happy With ‘Admirable’ Fourth

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in St. Petersburg, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) producing the best St. Pete finish of his career.
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MAR 01, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Satisfied With Strong Second To Start Season

The Team Penske driver finished second at St. Petersburg, his best result in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since 2024.
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MAR 01, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Alex Palou Opens with Dominant March to St. Pete Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) earned his 20th career victory in just his 99th start.
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MAR 01, 2026
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Paul Kelly

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Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren Step Forward in St. Pete Warmup

Arrow McLaren put three drivers into the top six of the final practice, setting the table for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at noon ET today on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports app and INDYCAR Radio, powered by OnlyBulls.
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MAR 01, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Coyne Team Produces Stunning Qualifying Pace

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg, including unexpected joy for Dale Coyne Racing (photo), which put two drivers into the Firestone Fast Six for the first time since 2022.