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IndyCar’s 2024 hybrid system could be “most effective” on ovals

Having junked the initial plan to switch to a 2.4-litre-with-hybrid engine formula for 2024, IndyCar will stick with its 2.2-litre powerplants boosted by a common supercapacitor system next year, which is currently under development as joint venture between engine suppliers Chevrolet (with its partner Ilmor) and Honda.

Motorsport · May 17, 2023

The power behind Honda’s American dreams

In the rolling hills north of Los Angeles, next door to a movie lot, Honda’s American motorsport division HPD has produced some of the most potent engines in US motorsport; powerplants that have claimed 18 IndyCar championships and 15 Indianapolis 500 wins, along with a surfeit of sportscar titles and…

Motorsport · May 8, 2023

The power behind Honda’s American dreams

In the rolling hills north of Los Angeles, next door to a movie lot, Honda’s American motorsport division HPD has produced some of the most potent engines in US motorsport; powerplants that have claimed 18 IndyCar championships and 15 Indianapolis 500 wins, along with a surfeit of sportscar titles and…

Autosport · May 7, 2023

Acura explains Honda F1 influence in LMDh design

Acura’s new car for the IMSA SportsCar Championship has benefitted from Honda's Formula 1 knowledge of hybridised powertrain systems, which is one of the reasons its ARX-06 makes a “weird noise” under braking.

Autosport · Dec 14, 2022

Acura explains Honda F1 influence in LMDh design, why car makes “weird noise”

Acura’s new car for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series has benefitted from its Formula 1 knowledge of hybridized powertrain systems, which is one of the reasons its ARX-06 makes a “weird noise” under braking.

Motorsport · Dec 14, 2022

Will changing teams make Alexander Rossi an IndyCar title threat again?

Alexander Rossi scored eight IndyCar race victories in seven years at Andretti Autosport, but he could be on the brink of a rebirth at Arrow McLaren SP. The 2018 and 2019 series runner-up is hopeful that a clean break in a team on an upward trajectory can provide the spark…

Autosport · Nov 5, 2022

Can Rossi become an IndyCar title fighter again at AMSP?

Alexander Rossi scored eight wins in seven years at Andretti Autosport – a lower ratio than any of us expected. Now he could be on the brink of a rebirth at Arrow McLaren SP. He spoke to David Malsher-Lopez.

Motorsport · Nov 4, 2022

Rossi's new IndyCar deal to be revealed in three to four weeks

Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi says he has signed a new IndyCar contract for the 2023 season, but won't reveal who with for the next three to four weeks.

Autosport · May 24, 2022

Rossi: New IndyCar deal to be revealed in three to four weeks

Alexander Rossi says he’s signed a contract for the 2023 season and beyond but remains tight-lipped on whether it’s a new deal with Andretti Autosport or he’s moving to Arrow McLaren SP.

Motorsport · May 24, 2022