Analysis

Felipe Nasr followed by two Andretti Indy cars in 2020 COTA Open Test
COTA Test Previews Intriguing 2020 Season

The Aeroscreen, chart-topping speed from elite teams and the first signs of success for rookies earned headlines at the COTA Open Test.

Marco Andretti strapped into U.S. Concrete Andretti Indy car at Texas
Spec Hybrid System Introduces New Limitation

Though some electricity seems better than none, interest from potential manufacturers may be dampened by the cost-saving nature of INDYCAR’s 2022 hybrid regulations.

Scott Dixon with Felix Rosenqvist on 2019 Mid-Ohio IndyCar podium
Team Orders Absence Delivers Satisfying Mid-Ohio Conclusion

Fans were treated to a spectacular finish at Mid-Ohio after Barry Wanser instructed his driver to have a go at the race leader on the final lap.

Simon Pagenaud laps Iowa ahead of Hunter-Reay in 2019 IndyCar practice
Balance Proves Key in Iowa 300 Preparations

Friday’s unique schedule at Iowa saw qualifying-specific and race-ready setups hit the track hours apart with the most emphasis being placed on strong race pace.

Simon Pagenaud apexes Toronto Indy turn
Critical Improvements Ensured Pagenaud’s Pole

Simon Pagenaud cut nearly a second off his lap time from practice to qualifying to continue his commanding weekend north of the border.

Acura DPi begins lap of Belle Isle ahead of Acura prototypes
Qualifying Foreshadows Dual-Manufacturer Battle at The Glen

Oliver Jarvis put 0.223 seconds between he and Dane Cameron in qualifying at Watkins Glen but both drivers left speed on the track as the grid was set for the third endurance race of 2019.

Alexander Rossi pounds around Road America in 2019 IndyCar practice times
Rossi’s Rodeo-Style Road America Practice Lap Proves There’s More in the Tank

Alexander Rossi was easily quickest on Friday at Road America but two mistakes on his strongest lap kept his ideal lap and actual lap from being one and the same.

Alexander Rossi wins 2019 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Rossi Minimizes Risk During Long Beach Dominance

While avoiding the unforgiving barriers that line the Long Beach street circuit, Alexander Rossi set the second-fastest lap of the race.

Ed Jones chased through COTA esses by IndyCar race leaders
Inaugural COTA Race Fares Well on Paper

Action up front may have been limited but IndyCar’s COTA debut included more general and position passes per mile than the St. Pete season opener.