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Fantastic Five of 2025: 109th Indianapolis 500

Note: This is the first of a five-part series looking back at the five best races of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season – in chronological order – as judged by INDYCAR.com staff writers Curt Cavin, Eric Smith and Paul Kelly, including the writers’ analysis of why those events were great.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 3

First Test Whets Appetite for More for Rising Star Kakunoshin Ohta

Kakunoshin “Kaku” Ohta was at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May to see countryman Takuma Sato lead 51 laps in this year’s Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 2

Caio Collet, Niels Koolen Wowed by INDYCAR SERIES Car in First Test

It’s maybe ironic, but as their career paths accelerated more closely toward the NTT INDYCAR SERIES this week, INDY NXT by Firestone standouts Caio Collet and Niels Koolen wanted to talk about brakes.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 2

Dennis Hauger Hustles in ‘Pretty Cool’ First Run in Coyne Car

Dennis Hauger was announced Sept. 23 as one of the two drivers competing for Dale Coyne Racing for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. The other seat remains open.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 2

INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series To Return in January 2026

All-new qualifying series format to feature newly released INDY NXT Dallara IL-15 iRacing, INDYCAR and Thrustmaster are pleased to announce the return of the INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series for the 2025-26 season.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / October 1

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IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 1

Inside Line: Best September?

Today’s question: Who or what had the best month of September in a very newsworthy month for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES? Curt Cavin: I’ll go broadly with my answer.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 1

Testing, Testing: Teams, Drivers Staying Busy on Track in October

After competing in 17 races over a six-month season, NTT INDYCAR SERIES competitors have turned their on-track attention to testing. As the calendar flips

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 30

September Scorecard: Offseason? What Offseason?

Surprisingly, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES had no driver turnover in the recently completed season. That isn’t the case in the offseason. After all 27 full-time car-and-driver combinations remained the same for this year’s 17 events, the shuffling began almost from the moment the checkered flag waved at the season finale at Nashville Superspeedway.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 30

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IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 30

Seb Murray To Join Andretti Global for 2026 Season

Andretti Global announced Sept. 30 that Seb Murray will join the team for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season, driving the No. 27 Dream Racing Dubai car in his second season in the INDYCAR development series.

Alex Palou News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 30

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Colton Herta News / Total Apex Sports / September 27

Pato O’Ward Weighs In on Colton Herta’s Move to Formula 1

The baseless allegation has come to life: Colton Herta is going to Formula 1. The American star, who is known to drive with fearless style in IndyCar, has earned himself a coveted spot on the F1 grid- one of the largest U.S.

Watch: Inside the WINNING CULTURE at Chip Ganassi Racing | INDYCAR SERIES

IndyCar News / Field Level Media / September 26

F1 veteran Mick Schumacher gets IndyCar test with RLL

Formula 1 veteran Mick Schumacher will participate in an NTT IndyCar Series test next month with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, the team announced Friday.

F1 Veteran Mick Schumacher To Test With RLL on IMS Road Course

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced Sept. 26 that Mick Schumacher, who competes in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) for Alpine, will participate in an NTT INDYCAR SERIES test with the team Monday, Oct.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 25

Podium Steps Climbed by Many Drivers This Season

Following the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, winners drink milk. At all other NTT INDYCAR SERIES races, top-three finishers indulge in champagne, and the bubbly was shared on the podium in high numbers in the recently completed season.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 25

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IndyCar News / Field Level Media / September 23

Dale Coyne Racing signs Dennis Hauger to IndyCar seat

Dale Coyne Racing is giving an IndyCar Series seat to Norway's Dennis Hauger for the 2026 season. The team announced the hiring of the 22-year-old reigning Indy NXT series champion on Tuesday.

IndyCar News / Field Level Media / September 18

David Malukas replaces Will Power at Team Penske

David Malukas will replace Will Power behind the wheel of Team Penske's No. 12 Chevrolet next season. The IndyCar Series team announced the news Thursday, about two weeks after parting ways with Power after 17 seasons.

Colton Herta News / F1 on SI / September 5

Colton Herta Formula 2 Move Confirmed After Cadillac F1 Announcement

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Colton Herta, the 25 year old IndyCar star from the United States, would be making the leap to the Formula Racing Series in 2026.

David Malukas News / Total Apex Sports / September 4

David Malukas Airlifted to Hospital After Unfortunate Brutal Accident At Nashville

Well, here we go again. Another Sunday, another IndyCar driver taking an unexpected helicopter ride courtesy of some questionable racing decisions. This time, it was David Malukas who got the VIP medical transport treatment after a spectacular meeting with the wall at Nashville Superspeedway that had everyone holding their breath.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / August 31

Josef Newgarden wins 2025 IndyCar finale at Nashville

Josef Newgarden holds off Alex Palou, wins 2025 IndyCar finale at Nashville

Amid a nightmare season, Josef Newgarden found a way to hold off four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou and win Sunday's NTT IndyCar Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.

IndyCar driver David Malukas airlifted to hospital after hard wreck at Nashville

Romain Grosjean 'hopeful' of returning to IndyCar

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Christian Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / August 24