Barber Motorsports Park pole-winner Pato O’Ward says that his second IndyCar P1 Award came as a result of wringing the potential from a faithful handling car.
Romain Grosjean will start his first-ever IndyCar Series race from seventh on the grid after just failing to make it through to the Fast Six shootout for pole position at Barber Motorsports Park.
Pato O’Ward landed his second IndyCar pole for the Arrow McLaren SP-Chevrolet team, beating Alexander Rossi by less than 0.1sec to claim top spot for tomorrow’s Honda Indy GP of Alabama.
Newgarden's steering wheel comes off Newgarden stymied by lost steering wheel, lost power, lost laps
Team Penske-Chevrolet’s two-time champion Josef Newgarden was left frustrated in second practice at Barber Motorsports Park by a run of problems that prevented him showing his true pace.
Alexander Rossi sent Andretti Autosport-Honda to the top of the times at Barber Motorsports Park, some consolation for the team as it rebuilds the front end of the crashed car of teammate Colton Herta in time for qualifying.
Barber IndyCar: Palou puts Ganassi on top in FP1
The opening session of the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series season saw Alex Palou lay down a new track record at Barber Motorsports Park to top the times in practice for the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
Johnson won’t let expectations affect IndyCar debut
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson says he’s avoiding setting expectations that might prevent him performing at his best in his IndyCar debut at Barber Motorsports Park.
Hunter-Reay adopts same mindset, regardless of contracts
Ryan Hunter-Reay says talks over his future haven’t and won’t affect his race-by-race approach, his driving nor his determination.
Rossi confident he and Andretti team have bounced back
Alexander Rossi says he believes that he and Andretti Autosport-Honda can approach all but one race with confidence in the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series, after both he and the team made big improvements.
IMS Museum to open Rick Mears exhibit in May
Sunday, May 2, will see Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum opening a new featured exhibit honoring one of the Indianapolis 500’s living legends, “Rocket Rick Mears presented by Racemaker Press.”
Chevrolet: IndyCar fans will approve of hybrid power jump
Chevrolet’s IndyCar program manager Rob Buckner says the 2023 engine regulations of 2.4-liter V6s with KERS units will provide a noticeable bump in power, although he wouldn’t specify how much.
Alonso unsure if he'll race in the Indy 500 again
Fernando Alonso has admitted he is not sure if he will race in the Indy 500 again, despite a win there having been a key target for him.
Preview: Why IndyCar in 2021 is too close to call
The fight for supremacy in the NTT IndyCar Series will be as intense as ever. David Malsher-Lopez is your guide to the main contenders and six intriguing sub-plots.
IndyCar announces new international broadcast partners
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a new round of international broadcast partnerships today that extends its global reach.
Toronto contingency plan “most likely” a double-header event
Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles says replacing IndyCar’s in-jeopardy Toronto race would likely involve turning an extant round into a double-header rather than filling the Canadian city’s slot on the schedule.
Honda Indy GP of Alabama – facts, figures, entry list
All you need to know ahead of the first round of the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series – the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park.
IndyCar commentator line-up for NBC + Peacock in 2021
Who are the folks behind the microphones for the 17 races in the 2021 IndyCar races, the third year of NBC’s exclusive deal to cover the NTT IndyCar Series?
Ganassi: Johnson could “maybe squeak a win out” in IndyCar
Chip Ganassi has described seven-time NASCAR Cup legend Jimmie Johnson as a “damn hard worker” and believes he has “all the talent you need” to become a winner in IndyCar.
Ricciardo hopeful of IndyCar, Bathurst runs with McLaren
Daniel Ricciardo reckons there is a good chance of a Bathurst and IndyCar run in the near future, thanks to his switch to the McLaren Formula 1 team.
Pennzoil becomes official partner of IndyCar
Pennzoil has become the official motor oil and lubricant partner of IndyCar and the NTT IndyCar Series, replacing Speedway fuels after just two years.
What made Dan Gurney one of racing’s ultimate heroes
Dan Gurney, one of the sport's greatest innovators and free-thinking spirits, as well as a world-class driver who survived and excelled in one of racing's most deadly eras, should have turned 90 today. David Malsher-Lopez pays tribute.
Honda Indy GP of Alabama – the weekend schedule at Barber
The 2021 NTT IndyCar Series’ opening round of the season is this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. Here’s the schedule for all the on-track action. All IndyCar sessions can be livestreamed on Peacock.
Is Arrow McLaren SP ready for IndyCar’s title fight?
With Patricio O'Ward and Felix Rosenqvist leading its line-up, 2021 could be the year Arrow McLaren SP-Chevrolet joins the IndyCar elite, writes David Malsher-Lopez.
Dale Coyne picks the Top 10 drivers in his giant-slaying team
Over 37 seasons, Dale Coyne has run no fewer than 80 Indy car drivers – including himself! Ahead of his first season running Romain Grosjean, we asked Coyne to pick the best 10 drivers ever to compete for him. By David Malsher-Lopez.
Why enigmatic Marco Andretti will be missed
Last Friday, Marco Andretti announced he is withdrawing from fulltime IndyCar racing. David Malsher-Lopez explains how this third-gen racer was a puzzle in the car, but a straight shooter off-track.
Race hub
Session | Date | Your time Local time | Content |
Practice 1 | Sat, 17 Apr | 10:00 | |
Practice 2 | Sat, 17 Apr | 13:40 | |
Qualifying | Sat, 17 Apr | 16:55 | |
Warmup | Sun, 18 Apr | 10:30 | |
Race | Sun, 18 Apr | 14:30 | |