Alex Palou had misgivings about IndyCar’s new Detroit street circuit but scored an important victory in his bid to win a second championship.
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Too tight, too short, too bumpy: Detroit pole-winner Palou criticises new track
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou claimed the first IndyCar pole position on its new Detroit street circuit but made it clear he isn’t impressed with the track.
Palou takes a hat trick of IndyCar poles at Detroit
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou made it three straight poles and won the first pole position for the Detroit Grand Prix at the new Renaissance Centre circuit.
Unusual double-sided Detroit pit lane poses familiar problems for IndyCar drivers
IndyCar
Posted onWhile Detroit’s double-sided pit lane is unusual, IndyCar drivers found some conventional problems with it during practice today.
Little room to pass on IndyCar’s new Detroit track without “creating carnage”
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar drivers discovered the new street circuit where this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix will take place is likely to be difficult to overtake on.
Kanaan doesn’t want to “spoil the moment I had” by returning to Indy 500
IndyCar
Posted onTony Kanaan won’t reconsider his retirement after bidding farewell to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway crowd during his final Indy 500 race.
Ericsson call Indy 500 conclusion “unfair and dangerous” after narrow defeat
IndyCar
Posted onMarcus Ericsson was left fuming after narrowly missing his chance to score a second consecutive victory in the Indianapolis 500.
Newgarden hails win in “most difficult race” and defends controversial finish
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden said he was “emotional the last 10 laps” before passing Marcus Ericsson to win the Indianapolis 500 in a controversial last-lap restart.
Newgarden finally claims Indy 500 victory after three red flags and last-lap restart
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden passed and held off defending Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson in a one-lap sprint to the finish after three late red flags.
Palou leads Ganassi charge with McLaren in pursuit – but many more could win
2023 Indianapolis 500 preview
Posted onRecording-breaking pole-winner Alex Palou leads a packed field of Indianapolis 500 victory candidates from Ganassi, McLaren, Penske and many more.
Wilson ruled out of Indy 500 due to back injury sustained in crash with Legge
IndyCar
Posted onStefan Wilson will not take part in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 after injuring his back in a crash during practice yesterday.
Wilson taken to hospital but “doing well” after Monday practice accident
IndyCar
Posted onStefan Wilson was taken to hospital after he and Katherine Legge crashed together during Monday practice for this weekend’s Indianapolis 500.
“I’m sure they’ll figure it out”: Detroit GP reveals unusual double-sided pit lane
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar’s new Detroit Grand Prix street circuit features an unusual pit lane where drivers will be allowed to refuel on both sides.
2023 Monaco Grand Prix TV Times
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onTwo of the biggest motor racing events of the year take place this weekend – here’s how to watch the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500 and more.
‘We weren’t good enough’: Rahal parses the emotions of failing to make the Indy 500
IndyCar
Posted onGraham Rahal struggled to find the words to describe his Indy 500 qualifying miss, while Jack Harvey said making the field was ‘not a moment for celebration’.
Palou wins pole position in a record-breaking Indy 500 qualifying shootout
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou will start from pole position in the 107th Indianapolis 500, heading up a record-setting front row with Rinus VeeKay and Felix Rosenqvist.
Rahal bumped from Indianapolis 500 field after last-minute Harvey heroics
IndyCar
Posted onIt was jubilation for Jack Harvey and devastation for Graham Rahal, who was bumped from the field of the Indy 500 in a dramatic Last Chance qualifying session.
Rosenqvist leads first day of Indy 500 qualifying, Rahal headlines last row shootout
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren led the field on the first day of qualifying for next weekend’s Indy 500 with Felix Rosenqvist quickest ahead of Alexander Rossi.
A refresher on the Indianapolis 500’s unique two-day qualifying format
IndyCar
Posted onPole shootouts, last chance qualifiers, priority lanes, and bumping – here’s RaceFans’ guide to the qualifying format to the 2023 Indianapolis 500.
Aero changes to improve racing at Indy 500 haven’t worked, say drivers
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar’s efforts to improve the racing at the Indianapolis 500 by allowing teams to run more downforce haven’t worked, drivers have said.