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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Felipe Nasr on Standby For Fill-In Duty With Penske

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday at Road America, including the Brazilian former Formula One driver (photo, right) on call to stand in for the injured Josef Newgarden (photo, left).

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Balances Title Race With Desire for First Win

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) is winless in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career but is third in the season standings in 2026.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Road America

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) is among the favorites to win the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR on Sunday after winning the last race on a permanent road course, the Sonsio Grand Prix in May at Indianapolis.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Trying To Spoil Alex Palou’s Personal Playground at Road America

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) is the reigning winner of the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR, and he could earn his record-setting fourth victory at the Wisconsin road course this Sunday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty at Stake for All Drivers Entering Second Half of 2026 Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo) is trying to become the highest-scoring driver for Arrow McLaren not named Pato O'Ward since O'Ward arrived at the team in 2020.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Pursuit of Alex Palou Resumes at Road America

At 4.014 miles, the picturesque track in Wisconsin (photo) is the longest circuit on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule.

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JUN 10, 2026

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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway From First Half of Season?

The revival of Graham Rahal (photo), who has three podium finishes in a season for the first time since 2020, caught the eye of one member of the Inside Line panel.

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JUN 09, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Marcus Ericsson Returns After Strong WWTR Race

The Andretti Global driver (photo) is back in the Power Rankings after finishing second Sunday night in the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline.

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JUN 08, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Bommarito Automotive Group 500

Josef Newgarden (photo, left) and Marcus Ericsson (photo, right) were the two main protagonists in an exciting race that featured an event-record 268 passes for position.

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JUN 08, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Continues Short Oval Reign With WWTR Win

Fifteen of the Team Penske driver's (photo) 34 career victories have come on ovals shorter than 1.5 miles.

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JUN 07, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas More Content With Second This Time

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at World Wide Technology Raceway, including the Team Penske newcomer (photo) falling just short of his second career pole.

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JUN 06, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Saves Best for Last To Win WWTR Pole

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader and four-time champion (photo) became the first driver since 2011 to win four consecutive pole positions in a season.