Kyle Kirkwood beat Alex Palou to win the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, but the wider story was the unanimous reaction from drivers, fans and ticket buyers — a Texas debut that raised the bar for what an IndyCar street race can be.
Alex Palou claimed his first Long Beach victory and reclaimed the NTT IndyCar Series championship lead with a controlled drive ahead of Chip Ganassi teammate Felix Rosenqvist and Scott Dixon, at a race that once again laid bare hybrid-era IndyCar's problems with on-track action.
Meyer Shank Racing's Felix Rosenqvist edged Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward by 0.044 seconds to take Long Beach IndyCar pole with a 1:07.4635 lap, with Palou third after a near-miss into the final hairpin and Kirkwood fourth.
Romain Grosjean was sent head-on into the Long Beach turn one wall during Practice 2 at the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, triggering a session-ending red flag and underlining how unforgiving the famous street circuit remains for IndyCar drivers.
Alexander Rossi enters the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington sitting 10th in points after a solid Phoenix finish. The ECR Chevrolet driver has extra motivation with primary sponsor Java House on his car for the highly anticipated Texas street race.
Josef Newgarden has taken over the No. 1 spot in IndyCar's Power Rankings following his commanding victory at Phoenix Raceway. The two-time series champion's win ended Alex Palou's lengthy reign atop the rankings after the defending champion crashed out of Saturday's race.
Josef Newgarden's victory at Phoenix Raceway propelled him to the top of FOX Sports' IndyCar power rankings, surpassing defending champion Alex Palou. The Team Penske driver's resurgence continues after ending a winless 2025 season with a victory in the finale.
Josef Newgarden captured victory in IndyCar's return to Phoenix Raceway after an eight-year absence, claiming his first win of the 2026 season. The Team Penske driver executed a masterful late-race charge on fresh tires to pass Kyle Kirkwood for the Good Ranchers 250 victory.
Josef Newgarden claimed victory at Phoenix Raceway, starting second and holding off Kyle Kirkwood by 1.79 seconds. The race featured 18 lead changes among 11 drivers across 250 laps of intense competition.
Following a tumultuous race at Phoenix Raceway, Josef Newgarden has ascended to the top of the IndyCar championship standings, while Alex Palou faces a setback due to an early crash.
After a dramatic Phoenix race, Josef Newgarden has ascended to the top of the IndyCar standings. Alex Palou, previously leading, suffered a crash that impacted his position.
Josef Newgarden captured victory at Phoenix Raceway, marking his resurgence in the IndyCar series. This win shifts the standings, pushing Álex Palou down as Newgarden looks ahead to the next race.
Josef Newgarden seized victory in the 2026 IndyCar race at Phoenix Raceway, following a late-race collision between Christian Rasmussen and Will Power that altered the outcome.
For the first time in 623 days, Alex Palou is not leading the IndyCar standings after his misfortune at Phoenix Raceway. Team Penske's Josef Newgarden now sits at the top.
In a thrilling contest at Phoenix Raceway, Josef Newgarden clinched victory in the Good Ranchers 250, showcasing remarkable driving skills. The race, marked by intense competition and strategic pit stops, highlighted both established and emerging talents in the IndyCar Series.
Josef Newgarden clinched the victory at the Phoenix IndyCar race, propelling him to the top of the championship standings. With this win, he leads the pack as the series moves to Texas next.
The IndyCar race at Phoenix Raceway delivered thrilling action as drivers battled fiercely under the desert sun. Key moments included strategic pit stops and intense wheel-to-wheel racing.
Dale Coyne Racing announces the signing of Indy NXT champion Dennis Hauger for the 2026 IndyCar season, bolstered by a partnership with Andretti Global.
Team Penske has announced that 23-year-old David Malukas will replace Will Power as the driver of the No. 12 car starting in 2026. The move marks a significant change within the prestigious racing team.
Andretti Global has added veteran driver Will Power to its 2026 lineup, marking a new chapter for the two-time champion. Power will replace Colton Herta, who transitions to a role with the Cadillac F1 team.
