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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Calms Down To Continue Resurgence

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Detroit, including Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing earning three podium finishes in a season for the first time since 2020.
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Kyle Kirkwood Sets Rapid Pace in Warmup on Streets of Detroit

The Andretti Global driver (photo) starts sixth today as he tries to repeat as the winner of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. Live coverage of the race starts at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Faces Steep Climb in Motor City

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday in Detroit, including Team Penske's leading driver (photo) continuing his pursuit of series leader Alex Palou from the 25th and last starting position after a crash in qualifying.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Extends Pole Streak to Three With Top Spot at Detroit

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) has won the pole for all three NTT INDYCAR SERIES events in May -- on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, the IMS oval and this temporary street circuit in the Motor City.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Shift Mindset From Oval Speed to Street Fighting

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday in Detroit, including AJ Foyt Racing's Santino Ferrucci (photo) among the many drivers making the quick transition from two weeks of oval competition to street racing.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Whirlwind of Attention Keeps Felix Rosenqvist Motoring into Detroit

Throwing the first pitch at a Detroit Tigers' game (photo) was one of the many promotional and media activities in which the Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver happily participated after his historic Indy 500 win.
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Paul Kelly

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Series Leader Alex Palou Back on Top in Opening Detroit Practice

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver and three-time reigning series champion (photo) won this race in 2023 on the streets of the Motor City.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Detroit

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is trying to become the first repeat winner at Detroit since Graham Rahal swept both races of a doubleheader in 2017.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Series Shifts Gears to Intense Street Fight This Weekend in Motown

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) will be one of the Chevrolet-powered drivers trying to win on home turf this Sunday in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
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Special (De)Livery: Detroit

2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Felix Rosenqvist will run this livery (above) promoting the SiriusXM channel of legendary Detroit rapper Eminem this weekend in the Motor City.
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Inside Line: Indy 500 Effect on Rest of Season?

One member of the Inside Line panel sees an extended tenure at Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian for Felix Rosenqvist (photo) after his spellbinding victory Sunday in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Curt Cavin

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Gearing Up: Series Rolls Into Detroit on High After Indy Classic

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo, top, front) won the Chevrolet Grand Prix presented by Lear in 2025.