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Larson 'still has a lot to learn' after impressive Indy 500 test showing

Before rain cut test running short, the 2021 NASCAR Cup champion completed 47 laps – with 43 logged in the morning’s two-hour session – around the 2.5-mile superspeedway for the Arrow McLaren team.

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Larson: "There's still a lot left to learn" after Wednesday's Indy 500 test

Despite a rain-shortened day, Larson was still able to complete 47 laps – with 43 logged in the morning’s two-hour session – around the 2.5-mile superspeedway. In the end, he was able to put down a best lap of 226.384 mph to vault the No. 17 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet to second…

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Newgarden fastest in rain-shortened first day of Indy 500 Open Test

The Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion, Newgarden nailed a flying lap of 228.811 mph around the 2.5-mile superspeedway in the opening two hours of the day.

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Katherine Legge secures Indy 500 return at Dale Coyne Racing

Legge will drive DCR’s Rick Ware Racing-partnered No. 51 Honda, which was campaigned by Colin Braun in last month's St. Petersburg season-opener, in her fourth attempt at the Indy 500.

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The winners and losers from IndyCar’s first 2024 qualifying session

On the streets of St Petersburg on Saturday, we enjoyed a great battle for pole between Team Penske’s Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden and Felix Rosenqvist, who moved to Meyer Shank Racing from Arrow McLaren in the off season.

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Castroneves backed by Cleveland-Cliffs for Indy 500 effort

Castroneves, 48, is vying for to become the first driver to ever capture five victories in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. He claimed a record-tying fourth Indy 500 win in his debut with MSR in 2021, joining AJ Foyt, Al Unser Sr. and Rick Mears as the only four-time winners…

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IndyCar pushing to have charter system in place before Indy 500

Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles met with a small group of reporters on Thursday to discuss various topics surrounding the category, including an IndyCar version of a NASCAR-like charter system concept.

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IndyCar pushing to have charter system in place before Indy 500

Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles met with a small group of reporters on Thursday to discuss various topics surrounding the sport, including an IndyCar version of a NASCAR-like charter system concept.

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Pietro Fittipaldi’s Indianapolis 500 Entry to Be Backed by 5-Hour ENERGY

The grandson of 1989 IndyCar champ and two-time Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi also will be sponsored by 5-Hour ENERGY at the Detroit GP.

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Former F1 racer Sato lands executive advisor role at Honda

Sato, who has been linked with Honda throughout his career, will compete in this year’s Indy 500 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in the quest for a third victory in the event.

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Larson not thinking about Indy "every single waking moment of my life"

The California native has been the focal point of the motorsports world since announcing his intention to run ‘The Double’ – the Indy 500 and 600-mile Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the same day on Memorial Day Weekend – in early January of 2023.

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Sato returns to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for Indy 500

Two-time Indy 500 champion Sato will pilot the #75 Honda-powered entry, having spent last season competing in the five oval rounds for Chip Ganassi Racing, which featured a best result of seventh in the Indy 500.

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Sato returning to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for Indy 500

A two-time Indy 500 champion, Sato will pilot the No. 75 Honda-powered entry with primary sponsorship from AMADA AMERICA.

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Kyle Larson to resume Indy 500 preparations with Phoenix IndyCar test

After finishing fifth in NASCAR's preseason exhibition at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday night, 2021 Cup champion Larson will resume his preparations for his first attempt at the Indianapolis 500 at the one-mile, low-banked Phoenix tri-oval.

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Kyle Larson begins 2024 prep for Indy 500 with test at Phoenix

(Note: This story has been updated to reflect the the test moving up from its scheduled date of Tuesday to Monday afternoon, along with confirmation of the the race engineer.)

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The CW Orders More ‘100 Days to Indy’

Season two for INDYCAR series that builds up to Indy 500

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The returning Daytona Prototype king who strengthens Porsche's IMSA attack

Porsche’s inaugural campaign with its 963 in the IMSA SportsCar Championship last year took a while to get into its stride, so the Penske-run operation made a big call to retrieve Dane Cameron from its World Endurance Championship line-up to bolster its American efforts. The softly spoken 35-year-old Californian, a…

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The returning Daytona Prototype king seeking a fitting IMSA homecoming

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Coulthard and Stewart remember “incredible” Gil de Ferran

On the latest Formula For Success podcast, which Coulthard hosts with former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan, Coulthard and Stewart – who are godfathers to Gil’s daughter and son respectively – reminisced about their bond with the two-time IndyCar champion and Indy 500 winner, who died last month at the age…

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Gil de Ferran obituary: Indy 500 winner and two-time IndyCar champion dies aged 56

De Ferran, who has died aged 56, beat his great friend, and fellow Brazilian Team Penske team-mate, Helio Castroneves by 0.299s after a fierce battle for honours in America’s biggest open-wheel race.

Evening Standard

Gil De Ferran: Motorsport world pays tribute after death of former Indy 500 winner

Jenson Button and Damon Hill have paid tribute to Indy 500 winner Gil De Ferran, who has died aged 56.

The Independent UK

Jenson Button and Damon Hill lead tributes to Indy 500 legend Gil De Ferran after death

The Brazilian, who won the Indy 500 in 2003, has died at the age of 56

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Brazilian Racing Icon Gil de Ferran Dies During Race with Son

Remembering the legendary racer Gil de Ferran, an icon in Brazilian motorsports. From Indy 500 victories to speed records, his legacy lives on.

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Indy 500 winner Newgarden "emotional" as he joins Borg-Warner trophy

The 32-year-old Tennessee native, the 75th individual winner of IndyCar’s crown jewel race, was the centrepiece of the event held at the Stutz Building in Indianapolis.

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Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden’s likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy

The 32-year-old Tennessee native, the 75th individual winner of IndyCar’s crown jewel race, was the centerpiece of the event held at the Stutz Building in downtown Indianapolis.

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