Phoenix Open Test

The Verizon IndyCar Series is back in full swing, as the Open Test at ISM Raceway (Phoenix) saw 23 cars on track today for Day 1 of testing. The 1.022-mile oval is the stage for the two-day test, which allows engineers and mechanics getting familiar with the new universal aero kit. Takuma Sato was the…

Coyne Adds De Melo and Fittipaldi

The final full-season seat in the Verizon IndyCar Series was filled today, when Dale Coyne Racing announced their plans for the No. 19 Honda. Zachary Claman De Melo and Pietro Fittipaldi will share the seat this season, with Paysafe providing the funding for the car. This was expected news, but now we know which driver…

Sonoma IndyCar Testing

Several teams in the Verizon IndyCar Series made the trip to Sonoma on Monday for some preseason testing. AJ Foyt Racing (Tony Kanaan, Matheus Leist), Dale Coyne Racing (Sebastien Bourdais, Pietro Fittipaldi), Ed Carpenter Racing (Spencer Pigot, Jordan King), Harding Racing (Gabby Chaves), Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (James Hinchcliffe, Robert Wickens), and Team Penske (Josef Newgarden,…

Sebring IndyCar Testing

Several Verizon IndyCar Series drivers were able to get behind the wheel today, as testing ramped up at Sebring. Six teams participated in today’s on-track activity. Andretti Autosport had all four drivers on hand, and Schmidt Peterson Motorsports had both James Hinchcliffe and new teammate/fellow Canadian Robert Wickens. AJ Foyt’s new Brazilian duo of Tony…

Harding, Chaves Going Full-Time

Harding Racing officially announced today that the team will be full-time in the Verizon IndyCar Series this season, with driver Gabby Chaves. While that has been the expectation for quite some time, things are never never done until their officially announced. The team had great results running in three events last season, including a ninth…