Guaranteed Indy 500 entries was the hand-grenade Roger Penske, Chip Ganassi and Michael Andretti collectively lobbed into IndyCar last week. Fans – indignant at yet another assault on one of the few remaining month of May traditions – have been unequivocal in their response. But as Andy Webb writes, instead of digging in for a…
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Defining an Indy 500 rookie
Controversy followed the announcement of Fernando Alonso as the 2017 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year over Ed Jones. The Spaniard who failed to the finish the 101st running took the award over fellow rookie Ed Jones. Despite the fact Jones finished a spectacular 3rd which caused quite a storm.. Dale Coyne and his eponymous…
Should IndyCar invest in Alonso?
Before Alonso-mania took over Indianapolis this week, attention was focused on what Fernando Alonso does next year. His McLaren contract is up this season and his ambitions remaining completely unfulfilled by the team. Unsurprisingly there is once again rumour in the F1 paddock of a move to Mercedes. There is talk of Ferrari too and nostalgic glances…
Indianapolis 500 Practice Live stream
Indianapolis 500 Practice – Live stream Watch all the action from practice for the 101st Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Featuring a 33 car field including 6 previous Indy 500 winners and two-time F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso. Follow MotorSportNotes on Twitter for updates and the latest IndyCar comment and analysis.
Indy 500 Practice Day 1 Live
Indianapolis 500 Practice – Day 1 May 15 Watch all the action from day 1 of practice for the 101st Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Featuring rookie orientation and refresher training which includes two-time F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso. Follow on Twitter for updates and the latest IndyCar comment and analysis.
IndyCar Phoenix Desert Diamond Grand Prix heroes and zeroes
Simon Pagenaud took his maiden oval win at the Desert Diamond Phoenix Grand Prix as Chevrolet dominated. Team Penske took 3 of the top 5 finishes, with JR Hildebrand recovering from a broken hand to take a career-first podium and put 4 Chevy’s in the top 5. 2017 Phoenix Desert Diamond Grand Prix heroes Hero…
IndyCar: If Rossi can do it…Alonso’s mission improbable
Fernando Alonso’s 2017 Indy 500 bid has been the talk of the IndyCar paddock for a couple of weeks. Now that the initial excitement and surprise has subsided – slightly – attention turned to the magnitude of the task at hand. But are people grossly underestimating the chances of the 2-time F1 World Champion becoming…
IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama heroes and zeroes
Josef Newgarden took his first win for Team Penske in the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama after a late puncture cost Will Power almost certain victory. The former IndyCar Series champion had dominated the race – leading for 60 laps – but the puncture wrecked his chance to kick start a dismal 2017 Verizon IndyCar season. 2017 IndyCar…
IndyCar news round up 21 April
A round up of the latest news from IndyCar on 21 April. Excitement rises for Fernando Alonso’s Indy 500 bid, Charlie Kimball looks to get his season back on track and JR Hildebrand is ruled out of the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama. Veach subs for injured Hildebrand at Barber (IndyCar.com) IndyCar rookie Zac Veach will make…
Alonso seeks legendary status with Indy 500 bid
No one saw this move by Fernando Alonso coming. Much like one of his overtakes in F1, the McLaren star did something that left the motorsport world almost speechless and asking: did he just do that? The double F1 World champion will compete at the 101st Indianapolis 500 for Andretti Autosport. With backing and the blessing of Honda…
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