Patricio O'Ward
FILE - Alex Palou, of Spain, waits in his pits during qualifications for an IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, July 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. Palou will remain with Chip Ganassi Racing next season in an agreement that allows the one-time IndyCar champion to test Formula One with McLaren, and Felix Rosenqvist will keep his seat in a pair of Wednesday resolutions to a wild silly season. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Staying Put: Palou & Rosenqvist to remain with IndyCar teams

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 14, 2022 09:54 AM EDT

Scott McLaughlin smiles after his victory at the Grand Prix of Portland IndyCar auto race at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Naji Saker/The Oregonian via AP)
Power breaks Andretti qualifying record in pursuit of title

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 10, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

Scott McLaughlin smiles after his victory at the Grand Prix of Portland IndyCar auto race at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Naji Saker/The Oregonian via AP)
Penske's Will Power in tight title fight with no team orders

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 08, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Scott McLaughlin, front, competes at the Grand Prix of Portland IndyCar auto race at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Naji Saker/The Oregonian via AP)
McLaughlin wins in Portland as Will Power widens title lead

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 04, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

Team Penske sweeps Portland qualifying in IndyCar title race

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 03, 2022 05:11 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Team Penske powered its way around Portland International Raceway on Saturday in a 1-2-3 qualifying sweep that poised the IndyCar championship...

IndyCar points leader Will Power, of Australia, poses by his car after qualifying on the pole for Saturday night's IndyCar auto race, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. It was the 67th pole of Power's career to tie him with Mario Andretti for most all-time in IndyCar. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Newgarden hit with grid penalty in tight IndyCar title fight

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 02, 2022 06:22 PM EDT

Racers take the green flag to start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
Newgarden rockets into title contention with 5th IndyCar win

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 20, 2022 10:47 PM EDT

Will Power, of Autralia, prepares to drive in a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Will Power ties Mario Andretti's IndyCar pole record at 67

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 19, 2022 06:29 PM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, drives in an IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Felix Rosenqvist clarifies contract situation with McLaren

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 09, 2022 04:01 PM EDT

Romain Grosjean competes during the Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Dixon eyes record-tying 7th championship after Nashville win

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 07, 2022 07:59 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud drives during a practice session for the Music City Grand Prix auto race Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Music City Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 7. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
McLaughlin wins Nashville pole; Grosjean, Lundgaard follow

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 06, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, talks with Sam Schmidt before a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Motorsports Gone Mad: Silly season spins out of control

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 06, 2022 01:10 PM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, races to a third place finish during an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Rosenqvist fights for job with pole-winning run at Indy

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 29, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, arrives at the track for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Thursday, March 12, 2020. There is no love lost between rival team owners Chip Ganassi and Zak Brown, and the two now find themselves entangled over the reigning IndyCar champion. Ganassi says he picked up the option on Alex Palou for 2023, but McLaren Racing says it has signed the Spaniard for next year. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)
IndyCar champ Palou declares he will be at McLaren in 2023

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 28, 2022 05:52 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar head to Indianapolis

By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2022 09:45 PM EDT

Josef Newgardenk, third from left, climbs out of his car after hitting a wall during an IndyCar Series auto race, Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Column: NASCAR and IndyCar speed into shared Indy weekend

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 26, 2022 02:35 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Josef Newgarden taken to hospital; Pato O'Ward wins at Iowa

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 24, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

Will Power, of Australia (12) leads the field at the start of an IndyCar Series auto race, Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Newgarden continues Penske dominance at Iowa with 4th win

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 23, 2022 06:15 PM EDT

A driver passes the finish line during practice for an Indy Light Series auto race, Friday, July 22, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hy-Vee pumps millions into Iowa for IndyCar extravaganza

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 22, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia arrives prior to the second practice session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 9, 2022. The Austrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Column: Palou contract fight is business, not personal

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 18, 2022 02:55 PM EDT