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- Colton Herta Rejects Romain Grosjean’s Comparison of IndyCar and Formula 2 Following Difficult Series Debut
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Sports
American driver Colton Herta has dismissed Romain Grosjean’s long-held assertion that IndyCar machinery is fundamentally similar to Formula 2 cars. Transitioning to the European la...
- Colton Herta Confirms Sauber Simulator Triumph Over Raikkonen and Giovinazzi Ahead of 2026 FP1 Debut
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Sports
American driver Colton Herta has verified long-standing rumors that he outpaced F1 veterans Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi during a secret simulator test at Sauber’s Hinwil...
- Colton Herta Reveals ‘Very Real’ Red Bull Contract Offer as Cadillac Test Role Revives F1 Ambitions
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Sports
American driver Colton Herta has disclosed that he was issued a formal Formula 1 contract by Red Bull’s junior team, AlphaTauri, during a period of intense negotiation with Dr. Hel...
- Gina-Maria Bethke Reveals How Equestrian Pursuit Provided Vital Solace Following Father’s Life-Changing Accident
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Sports
In a candid new documentary, Gina-Maria Bethke has detailed her decision to immerse herself in competitive horse riding as a primary coping mechanism after Michael Schumacher’s 201...
- Mario Andretti Defends Colton Herta’s Ambition After ‘Unsatisfactory’ Formula 2 Debut Costs Cadillac F1 Test Driver Early Points
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Sports
Racing legend Mario Andretti has voiced strong support for Colton Herta following a difficult Formula 2 debut in Melbourne, praising the American's decision to leave IndyCar to pur...
- Alex Palou dominates 2026 IndyCar season opener with record breaking win in St. Petersburg
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Sports
Reigning champion Alex Palou secured his 20th career victory with a commanding performance at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, winning by a record margin of over 12 seconds. The r...
- IndyCar Grid Contracts as Six Drivers Depart Ahead of the 2026 Season Opener in St. Petersburg
Published: Mar 1, 2026
Section: Sports
The 2026 NTT IndyCar Series will feature a reduced field of 25 full-time entries following the exit of Prema Racing and the departure of six veteran and rookie drivers. Notable cha...
- McLaren and Chip Ganassi Racing Finalize Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Ending Alex Palou Contract Dispute
Published: Feb 27, 2026
Section: Sports
McLaren and Chip Ganassi Racing have reached a final settlement following a UK High Court ruling that awarded McLaren over $12 million in compensation. The agreement concludes a mu...
- Smoke and Mirrors: Why IndyCar Officiating is Facing a Crisis of Confidence Before the 2026 Season Opener
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Sports
Motorsport.com analyst Joey Barnes delivers a scathing critique of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race control, arguing that the officiating has become increasingly inconsistent and opaque...
- Firestone Debuts Sustainability-Focused ENLITEN Technology for 2026 IndyCar and Indy NXT Seasons
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Sports
Firestone Racing has officially integrated its ENLITEN™ Technology into the Firehawk race tires for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indy NXT seasons. This new suite of technologies...
- ‘A Chip on My Shoulder’: Marcus Ericsson Ready to Prove Doubters Wrong in 2026 IndyCar Campaign
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Sports
Andretti Global driver Marcus Ericsson enters the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with a renewed sense of motivation. Following a 2025 season marked by inconsistent results and a la...
- Ed Carpenter Racing Announces Strategic Technical Partnership with AVL RACETECH for 2026 Season
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Sports
Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) has entered into a multi-year technical partnership with AVL RACETECH, a global leader in automotive simulation and testing. The collaboration is designed...