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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Global Duo Climbs Swiftly After Markham Success

Markham winner Marcus Ericsson (photo) and Andretti Global teammate Will Power are rocketing up the Power Rankings after their successful weekends in Canada.
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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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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Atop Speed Chart as Markham Race Nears

90-lap race set to begin today at noon ET on FOX, FOX One, INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Markham

Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) is among the favorites to win this weekend on the new street circuit at Markham, Ontario, as three of his four career victories have come on temporary street circuits.
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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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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Arrow McLaren Faces Steep Climb Sunday at Portland

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at Portland, where a challenging weekend for Arrow McLaren got even tougher during NTT P1 Award qualifying.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Steady Progress Helps Grateful Felix Rosenqvist Win Portland Pole

The Swede (photo) earned his second NTT P1 Award of the season for Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian, edging reigning series champion and points leader Alex Palou for the top spot.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Savoring Challenge of Chasing Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday at Portland, where Team Penske's David Malukas (photo) is the closest pursuer to series leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Championship Leader Alex Palou on Point in Opening Portland Practice

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES reigning champion and current points leader (photo) edged fellow title contender Kyle Kirkwood in the opening session Friday for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Portland

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) has scored more points on natural road courses than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver this season, making him a favorite to win this weekend at Portland International Raceway.