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Indy 500 open test red flagged again due to Takuma Sato wreck

The two-time Indy 500 winner followed Kyle Larson's suit, crashing just minutes after the first incident of IndyCar's two-day practice sessions

Motorsport · Apr 24, 2025

Scott Dixon leads Day 1 of Indy 500 open test at 225mph

A late flyer vaulted Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon to the top of the speed charts, leading the way at 225.182mph. The 2008 Indy 500 winner bested the two-time and defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden, who ran as fast a 225.125mph around the iconic 2.5-mile circuit in his No. 2…

Motorsport · Apr 24, 2025

Bumping confirmed for Indy 500 as Takuma Sato becomes the 34th entry

Takuma Sato may be 48 years old, but the two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 isn't quite done yet. The veteran racer has announced plans to attempt the 109th running of the Indy 500, becoming the 34th driver to confirm their plans to do so. This means that bumping is…

Motorsport · Mar 11, 2025

Indy 500: Dixon leads final Carb Day practice at 227.206mph

Dixon, a six-time IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indy 500 winner, throttled to a flying lap of 227.206mph around the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Motorsport · May 24, 2024

2024 Indy 500 weather forecast: will it rain on Sunday?

Excitement is at an all-time high with the build-up to the Indy 500 well underway - but the weather is not looking so kind.  Rain is forecasted for race day, which could severely impact proceedings as the Indy 500 does not run in the wet, due to the threat of…

Autosport · May 23, 2024

Sato: Rahal’s Indy 500 car “very different” compared to 2021

RLL has struggled mightily with pace, particularly in qualifying, for the Indianapolis 500 in each of the last two years, with a best start of 21st out of its seven entrants over that time.

Motorsport · May 16, 2024

Rahal encouraged despite limited running in Indy 500 Open Test

It was roughly 11 months ago when Rahal was left sitting on the right sidepod of his No. 15 RLL Honda, head in hands and overcome with emotion after failing to qualify for the Indy 500.

Motorsport · Apr 12, 2024

Ex-F1 racer, Indy 500 winner Sato lands executive advisor role at Honda

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

Autosport · Feb 19, 2024

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.

Motorsport · Feb 19, 2024

Friday favourite: The forgotten prototype racer that charmed 'Stig'

Ben Collins may have garnered fame through his television work, but he is no stranger to the cockpit of a racing car. Across his career, he has raced everything from Le Mans prototypes to a Citroen 2CV. It will come as no surprise that the machinery Collins looks upon most…

Autosport · Nov 17, 2023