The rookie line-up for the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series is one of the strongest and most exciting in decades. Just two races into the new season and stand-out performances have already come from Felix Rosenqvist and Pato O’Ward, capped off by Colton Herta’s record-breaking win at the inaugural IndyCar Classic at COTA.

After Robert Wickens’ raised the bar for rookies with his stellar performances in 2018, expectations for this season’s debutants is high. Our friends at Mobil 1 The Grid spoke to the big-name rookies and some established series stars including Alexander Rossi and James Hinchcliffe to discuss expectations, hopes for the season and who might be crowned IndyCar Rookie of the Year.

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