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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) will reach a milestone in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career Sunday.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Again Comes to Grips Quickly With New D.C. Circuit

The four-time INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) climbed to the top of the second practice for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. after ending second in the opening practice this morning.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Leading Strong, Talented INDYCAR Field Into D.C. History

Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is on the verge of a record-tying fourth consecutive championship despite this being one of the strongest, deepest eras of competition in INDYCAR SERIES history.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Capital Gains: INDYCAR SERIES To Make History This Weekend in D.C.

An auto race will take place on the streets of America's capital city for the first time this weekend with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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AUG 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Romain Grosjean Admits Pain in Finishing Second (Again)

Dale Coyne Racing driver scores his best finish of the season, sixth runner-up in INDYCAR SERIES.
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AUG 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Ericsson Undeniable in Markham to End 63-Race Drought

First race in Markham, Ontario a thriller as Andretti Global driver charges to first win since 2023.
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AUG 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou's Rare Mistake Ends 30-Race Qualifying Streak

The four-time series champion crashed in the Top 12 qualifying session and qualified 12th in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.
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AUG 14, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Says He Still Has 'Room' to Improve

Series champion is on the verge of winning his fourth consecutive title, fifth overall.
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AUG 13, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Last Stand for Alex Palou’s Rivals May Come at New Race in Markham

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual stop in Ontario shifts to Markham this weekend after 39 races in Toronto.
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AUG 10, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

New Markham Race Continues Tradition of Canadian Speed for INDYCAR

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) won last year on the streets of Toronto, but this year the NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual stop in Canada moves to the streets of nearby Markham, Ontario.
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AUG 10, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland

The superlatives continue to pile up for four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo), who took a 110-point lead in this season's series standings with his victory Sunday at Portland International Raceway.