McLaren SP will expand to four cars for next year’s Indianapolis 500, with Tony Kanaan joining the team’s expanded line-up.
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Ericsson’s path from F1 backmarker to Indy 500 winner ‘shows hard work pays off’
IndyCar
Posted onFollowing his unsuccessful stint in Formula 1, Marcus Ericsson has redefined his legacy by winning the Indianapolis 500.
Power “extremely lucky” to avoid serious crash after pit exit spin – Dixon
IndyCar
Posted onWill Power was lucky to avoid a “massive” crash in practice for the Indy 500 after spinning onto the track exiting the pit lane, says Scott Dixon.
Montoya to return as third driver for McLaren SP in Indy 500
IndyCar
Posted onJuan Pablo Montoya will return to drive for McLaren SP in the Indianapolis 500 again this year, the team has confirmed.
Johnson commits to full IndyCar season including Indy 500 in 2022
IndyCar
Posted onSeven-time NASCAR Cup series champion Jimmie Johnson will continue in IndyCar next year for his first full-time campaign.
Simona de Silvestro returns to Indy 500 with female-led entry
IndyCar
Posted onFormer Sauber F1 test driver Simona de Silvestro will return for a sixth attempt at the Indy 500 with Paretta Autosport.
Montoya reunites with McLaren in bid for third Indy 500 win
IndyCar
Posted onJuan Pablo Montoya will return to the Indy 500 next year with McLaren, who he previously drove for in Formula 1.
Sato says he didn’t need late caution to win Indy 500
IndyCar
Posted onTakuma Sato dismissed suggestions he wouldn’t have won the Indianapolis 500 had it not been for a late caution period at the end of the race.
Dixon surprised Indy 500 was not red-flagged
IndyCar
Posted onScott Dixon said he was surprised race control did not red-flag the Indianapolis 500 after a late crash so the drivers could race to the finish.
Alonso reveals clutch failure led to 21st-place finish on Indy 500 return
IndyCar
Posted onFernando Alonso revealed a clutch problem on his car slowed his progress during the Indianapolis 500, after finishing 21st in his third attempt at the race.
Alonso won’t return to Indianapolis 500 before 2023
IndyCar
Posted onFernando Alonso has confirmed he will not continue to race in the Indianapolis 500 when he returns to Formula 1 with Renault next year.
IndyCar intends to hold Indy 500 and GP despite official Coronavirus advice
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar says it intends to hold this year’s Indianapolis races despite potential complications caused by official guidance relating to the Coronavirus.
Brown wants Alonso back for McLaren Indy 500 return
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown hopes he can persuade Fernando Alonso to join them for another attempt at the Indianapolis 500 following their failure to qualify for this year’s race.
McLaren plans Indy 500 return after failing to qualify for 2019 race
2019 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren’s Zak Brown said failing to qualifying for the Indy 500 was “the lowest point in my 25 years of motor racing” but he intends to return.
IndyCar confirms 36-car entry list for Indianapolis 500
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar has confirmed a total of 36 entries for this year’s edition of the Indianapolis 500. The drivers for all bar two of the cars have been revealed.
McLaren confirm Chevrolet power for Alonso’s Indy 500 return
IndyCar
Posted onChevrolet will power Fernando Alonso’s second attempt to win the Indianapolis 500 he returns to the Brickyard with McLaren next year, the team has confirmed.
Pictures: Sato wins an incident-packed Indianapolis 500
Pictures
Posted onWhile all the eyes were on Fernando Alonso it was another F1 driver who claimed victory in a dramatic Indianapolis 500. Here’s a selection of pictures from the race.
F1 stars return to recapture Indianapolis success
2014 Indianapolis 500 preview
Posted onF1 stars Juan Pablo Montoya and Jacques Villeneuve are on the grid for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, which could be the fastest ever.
Jean Alesi to race in 2012 Indianapolis 500
IndyCar
Posted onFormer F1 driver Jean Alesi has confirmed he will race in the Indianapolis 500 next year.
Wheldon wins Indy 500 as Hildebrand crashes at last corner
IndyCar
Posted onDrama at Indianapolis as Wheldon wins again.