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    Motorsport has been a lifelong interest for RJ, both virtual and ‘in the carbon’, since childhood. RJ picked up motorsports writing as a hobby in 2014, which then blossomed into a more regular endeavour by 2017 – where he established a reputation for offering in-depth coverage of Japanese motorsports, in particular the Super GT Series and the Super Formula Championship, which was scarcely seen in western publications. American open-wheel racing has been a part of RJ’s interest in motorsport, and in 2021, he joined RaceFans as a writer covering the IndyCar Series.

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    Grosjean tackles fire after second retirement of luckless weekend

    Grosjean tackles fire after second retirement of luckless weekend

    IndyCar

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    13th June 2021, 21:4914th June 2021, 0:23 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Six months on from his horror crash in Bahrain, Romain Grosjean took matters into his own hands to tackle another, much smaller fire.

    O’Ward denies Newgarden in victory charge from 16th place

    O’Ward denies Newgarden in victory charge from 16th place

    IndyCar

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    13th June 2021, 20:3014th June 2021, 0:02 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Patricio O’Ward denied Josef Newgarden a flag-to-flag victory in Detroit by passing him with three laps to go, and took the championship lead.

    Power explodes at IndyCar race control after ECU failure costs him Detroit win

    Power explodes at IndyCar race control after ECU failure costs him Detroit win

    IndyCar

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    12th June 2021, 23:5713th June 2021, 0:10 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    2014 IndyCar champion sounds off, after late red flag and excessive heat results in a costly ECU failure which deprives Power of a 40th career victory.

    Cruel luck for Power hands first IndyCar win to Ericsson

    Cruel luck for Power hands first IndyCar win to Ericsson

    IndyCar

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    12th June 2021, 22:4612th June 2021, 23:05 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Marcus Ericsson survived a gruelling first race of the Detroit Grand Prix to capture his first career victory – becoming the seventh different winner in seven races this season.

    We weren’t fast enough, O’Ward admits after losing third on last lap

    We weren’t fast enough, O’Ward admits after losing third on last lap

    IndyCar

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    1st June 2021, 8:241st June 2021, 0:52 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Despite leading 17 laps of the Indianapolis 500 and finishing fourth, Patricio O’Ward admitted McLaren SP weren’t quick enough to to win on Sunday.

    Ocon spurred on by reunion with “young, hungry” engineers from Manor days

    Ocon spurred on by reunion with “young, hungry” engineers from Manor days

    RaceFans Round-up

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    1st June 2021, 0:42 | Written by Keith Collantine and RJ O'Connell

    In the RaceFans Round-up: Ocon spurred on by reunion with “young, hungry” engineers from Manor days • Palou avoiding thoughts of title bid • Montoya says top five was possible for McLaren SP

    Pit stop error eating at McLaughlin despite top rookie honours

    Pit stop error eating at McLaughlin despite top rookie honours

    IndyCar

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    31st May 2021, 17:05 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Scott McLaughlin was the top-placed rookie in this year’s Indianapolis 500 despite collecting a costly drive-through penalty for going too fast at the entrance of the pit lane.

    Pagenaud half a second from victory after charge from 26th

    Pagenaud half a second from victory after charge from 26th

    IndyCar

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    31st May 2021, 16:2631st May 2021, 16:37 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Simon Pagenaud finished half a second behind Indianapolis 500 winner Hélio Castroneves despite starting 26th on the grid and losing time early on due to an emergency fuel stop.

    Damage caused by flying wheel cost us chance to win – Daly

    Damage caused by flying wheel cost us chance to win – Daly

    IndyCar

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    31st May 2021, 14:19 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    A spectacular collision with a flying wheel ended Conor Daly’s hopes of winning Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 after the Carpenter driver led more laps than any of his rivals.

    Castroneves reveals how he used traffic to beat faster Palou

    Castroneves reveals how he used traffic to beat faster Palou

    IndyCar

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    31st May 2021, 9:05 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Helio Castroneves explained how he took advantage of slower traffic in the final laps of the Indianapolis 500 to beat Álex Palou to victory.

    “I didn’t expect second place would hurt that much” – Palou

    “I didn’t expect second place would hurt that much” – Palou

    IndyCar

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    31st May 2021, 8:28 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    A dejected Álex Palou took consolation from losing Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 to “probably the best” driver in rival Helio Castroneves.

    Castroneves edges Palou for record-equalling fourth Indy 500 win

    Castroneves edges Palou for record-equalling fourth Indy 500 win

    IndyCar

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    30th May 2021, 21:5031st May 2021, 8:32 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Hélio Castroneves becomes part of forever as he scored his record-equalling fourth victory at the Indy 500, ahead of young Spaniard Álex Palou.

    Why the Indianapolis 500 will be back to its best this weekend

    Why the Indianapolis 500 will be back to its best this weekend

    2021 Indianapolis 500 preview

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    27th May 2021, 12:0027th May 2021, 11:48 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    With aero tweaks to aid passing, cooler race day temperatures and the return of fans, America’s greatest race will be back to its best on Sunday.

    Don’t tell me how aggressive my set-up is, Dixon told team before pole-winning run

    Don’t tell me how aggressive my set-up is, Dixon told team before pole-winning run

    IndyCar

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    24th May 2021, 17:46 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Scott Dixon described his pole-winning run during Fast Nine qualifying for the 105th Indianapolis 500 as a “pretty hairy” and “tense” ordeal.

    Dixon denies Herta for his fourth Indianapolis 500 pole position

    Dixon denies Herta for his fourth Indianapolis 500 pole position

    IndyCar

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    23rd May 2021, 21:28 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Scott Dixon took his fourth Indy 500 pole, leading the fastest field in the race’s history ahead of young stars Colton Herta and Rinus VeeKay.

    Power, De Silvestro and Karam claim final places on Indy 500 grid

    Power, De Silvestro and Karam claim final places on Indy 500 grid

    IndyCar

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    23rd May 2021, 20:0723rd May 2021, 20:07 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Will Power, Simona de Silvestro, and Sage Karam will start the Indy 500 but veteran Charlie Kimball and rookie RC Enerson failed to make the cut.

    Power at risk of not starting Indy 500 after first day of qualifying

    Power at risk of not starting Indy 500 after first day of qualifying

    IndyCar

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    23rd May 2021, 0:02 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    The 2018 Indy 500 winner Will Power is the biggest name not yet qualified for this year’s race, as Scott Dixon was fastest in Saturday qualifying.

    Montoya endures “very difficult” IndyCar return on tough weekend for McLaren SP

    Montoya endures “very difficult” IndyCar return on tough weekend for McLaren SP

    IndyCar

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    17th May 2021, 7:2817th May 2021, 0:10 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya endured a tough return to IndyCar last weekend, starting last and finishing 21st in Saturday’s Grand Prix of Indianapolis.

    More bad luck for Harvey ends victory hopes at Indianapolis

    More bad luck for Harvey ends victory hopes at Indianapolis

    IndyCar

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    16th May 2021, 21:1316th May 2021, 21:13 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Two misfortunes in as many races have seen Jack Harvey plunge from fifth to 13th in the championship and cost him a victory chance on Saturday.

    Indy 500 is next target for VeeKay after breakthrough victory

    Indy 500 is next target for VeeKay after breakthrough victory

    IndyCar

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    16th May 2021, 20:3516th May 2021, 20:36 | Written by RJ O'Connell

    Rinus VeeKay says Indianapolis 500 success is a realistic target after scoring his first victory and ending Ed Carpenter’s five-year wait for a win.

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