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Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard joins Query & Company to recap his race at Road America on Sunday in which he found himself at the very end of the field early to leading the field to the checkered flag. Jake asks him how he’s feeling in the championship standings after his second win of the season while Alex Palou has a comfortable lead right now.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-27:37) – Query & Company opens a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the first round of the NBA Draft and if there were any surprises. They also get into some of the buzz that the Indiana Pacers could trade Jarace Walker to get back into the second-round tonight. Does that make sense considering they’re trying to replace Bennedict Mathurin’s production? (27:37-44:40) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times joins Query & Company to discuss the book that he is co-authoring with Zach Osterman from the IndyStar about Indiana football’s historic 2025 season. Jake asks Mike how the idea came about, how many people they talked to during the process, and highlights when it will be released and how fans can purchase it. (44:40-46:49) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by highlighting the news that Caitlin Clark’s technical foul has not been rescinded by the WNBA. (46:49-1:19:31) – Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard joins Query & Company to recap his race at Road America on Sunday in which he found himself at the very end of the field early to leading the field to the checkered flag. Jake asks him how he’s feeling in the championship standings after his second win of the season while Alex Palou has a comfortable lead right now. Jake also asks Christian some get to know you questions so people can know more about him. (1:19:31-1:29:40) – What if the Indiana Pacers didn’t make the trade for Ivica Zubac? What would they have done with the fifth pick in the draft last night? Would they still be able to acquire a top ranked center? (1:29:40-1:34:10) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake making fun of Eddie for coming back with Celine Dion. (1:34:10-1:58:52) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Jake Query and their conversation starts out by discussing which three NBA franchises they would want and not want to be drafted to. They transition back to the Indianapolis Colts by discussing if Shane Steichen is still out on Anthony Richardson Sr. or if he has had some change at heart. They also debate if Chris Ballard will actually release him if nobody trades for Richardson. (2:07:50-2:13:08) – Freelance writer Mark Montieth joins Query & Company to clarify his tweet from two days ago about him anticipating the Indiana Pacers making a big move by the end of this week. They go back and forth on what type of player, and position, that the Pacers need to try and add into the fold to replace Bennedict Mathurin’s production. Plus, Mark previews a story that he’s working on for the Indiana Business Journal. (2:13:08-2:16:34) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ON TODAYS PROGRAM… LE CLERC MUST DO SOMETHING IN AUSTRIA OR HE WILL BE NUMBER TWO!! MCLAREN SAYS BEING A MERCEDES CUSTOMER TEAM IS A DISADVANTAGE! FORMULA ONE RULES KEEP ON EVOLVING! GASLY'S MONACO PODIUM REINSTATEMENT WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO AND… FERNANDO LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DAKAR RALLY AND RACING AT LE MANS WITH MAX VERSTAPPEN!!!… THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY…AN INTERVIEW WITH F1 PHOTOGRAPHER PETER NYGARD AND MORE TRIVIA!!! When the rear wing has to go in your carry-on – a look into the different worlds of logistics at Audi How the logistics division of AUDI AG and the Formula 1 project benefit from each other Dieter Braun, Head of Audi Supply Chain, in discussion with his F1 colleagues Björn Brickwedde and Lars Rolack Logistics as a performance factor in motorsport and a driving force in road car production More than 20 race weekends, global supply chains, tight time windows, geopolitical tensions, and the constant pressure to get every part to the right place on time: Formula 1 is not only a high-performance technological laboratory but also an extreme test for logistics. Many of the challenges faced by Audi Revolut F1 Team on the racetrack are also familiar to Audi Supply Chain – just on a different scale. A discussion between the logistics experts reveals what both worlds can learn from each other. Dieter Braun, Head of Audi Supply Chain, sums it up: “If there's one thing we need in the company, it's speed. Not just on the racetrack, but when making decisions.” This is exactly where the key leverage lies: Formula 1 demonstrates what quick decisions, clear responsibilities, and precise preparation can achieve. Logistics as a performance factor In Formula 1, logistics directly determines on-track performance. Anything that isn't at the track on time can't be used. If transportation costs are too high, there's less left in the budget for other areas. Björn Brickwedde, Head of Logistics at Audi Revolut F1 Team in Hinwil, Switzerland, explains: “Any savings we make in logistics can be invested in development and parts.” This is especially true under Formula 1's cost cap. Efficient logistics thus becomes a performance factor. Brickwedde cites specific examples: intelligent strategies for return shipments, minimal spare parts inventory, smart route planning, and determining the most cost-effective location from which to ship update parts or components. “Every expense saved can flow into development – and then into lap times.” Audi Supply Chain, in turn, designs and manages the entire customer order process – from ordering an Audi to delivery to the customer. This complex system involves several thousand suppliers in nearly 60 countries to manage the flow of goods comprising around one million parts per day. Every optimization in this cross-divisional core process creates leeway – whether in terms of costs, capital tied up, or the CO2 footprint. “In our role as conductors, we can contribute hundreds of millions in earnings for the company,” says Braun. One example illustrates the scope: Audi Supply Chain doesn't just orchestrate – it also manages crises and, with experienced employees working as a team, overcomes short-term challenges. Braun describes a situation involving the production of the last Audi Q2 cars. A container with displays that could not be reproduced was on its way from China via Dubai to Germany when war broke out in the Middle East. “The shipping company spontaneously decided to call at a port in India and unload all the containers without consulting us,” says Braun. The goods couldn't be obtained in time via India, so Audi organized a detour via Sri Lanka and Turkey. “The parts arrived half a day before they were needed,” says Braun, “otherwise we wouldn't have been able to finish and deliver 2,000 Q2 cars.” Brickwedde's account of the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne sounds very similar. “A supplementary shipment for the first race was supposed to fly from Zurich to Dubai – that's exactly when restrictions on global air traffic took effect,” he says, referring to canceled transport routes. Important update parts were held up, just like the freight from other teams. “We organized an alternative route with F1 Cargo and DHL and prepared new customs documents. It was a nerve-wracking ordeal for everyone involved – but the parts arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday evening, and thanks to the great teamwork on site, both cars were fully assembled in time for the first session.” In doing so, the logistics team laid the groundwork for Audi Revolut F1 Team to score its first points right off the bat in its debut in the premier class of motorsport. Speed is also a key factor in the Audi Supply Chain The racing series brings into sharp focus what often remains abstract in mass production: the impact of quick decisions. “In a race, you immediately realize when you've made a wrong strategic decision – for example, when you leave the pit lane too late,” says Braun. “From a business perspective at Audi, the impact of a decision often only becomes apparent later, but it can be just as serious. Deciding too late during a crisis is problematic – but so is doing so during planning, for example with long-term investments, which makes it particularly challenging for my team and the relevant departments.” The Formula 1 involvement provides a tangible narrative for this. Braun uses the Audi R26 as a permanent background image for his meetings – not just out of enthusiasm for motorsport, but as a signal to the organization: speed matters in the supply chain, too. Formula 1 shows that a good solution at the right time is more valuable than a perfect solution that comes too late. When the rear wing has to go in your carry-on The most exciting examples emerge where planning and improvisation meet. Brickwedde talks about the limited availability of parts during race operations: “We manage the production of parts very efficiently. This is partly because of the cost cap, but also because we only take to the racetrack what we genuinely believe we'll need. If something unexpected happens, you've got to think on your feet. This means that a team member might have to carry the necessary components in their luggage so that they're available at the track as quickly as possible. In a pinch, these could even be parts of a rear wing.” Time windows are tight on the power unit side as well. Lars Rolack, Head of Logistics at Audi Formula Racing in Neuburg an der Donau, describes the unscheduled return shipment of a high-voltage battery during the race weekend in Miami: hazardous materials, special customs and transport regulations, a short analysis window in Neuburg – and shipment back out to the next race just a few days later. “The battery arrived at our facility in Neuburg on Monday morning and was shipped out again on Wednesday evening, heading for Montreal.” Even though the processes at Audi Supply Chain are generally more predictable, the combination of foresight and flexibility remains a crucial success factor – for instance, in the face of supply bottlenecks, natural disasters, or geopolitical disruptions, which have almost become the new normal these days. Rolack used to work in the logistics division at AUDI AG himself before moving to the Formula 1 project. “My background in planning and my experience helped me, but race logistics is a very ad-hoc business – we all had to adapt our mindset extremely quickly to the pace.” While Audi's supply chain division manages several thousand different suppliers across the globe using a multitude of processes – now also with the help of complex mathematical algorithms – organizational skills and personal networks are what count in the F1 project. “If something gets stuck here, my first instinct is to pick up the phone. Thanks to lean processes and short lines of communication within the team, problems can be solved very quickly,” says Rolack. Lundgaard Charges From Last to First To Win at Road America ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Sunday, June 21, 2026) – Christian Lundgaard asked his Arrow McLaren team over the radio what everyone else also wondered after the Dane took the checkered flag Sunday for the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR. “How did we do that?” Lundgaard asked incredulously to his pit box. SEE: Race Results Lundgaard used strategy, speed and a bit of good fortune to climb from last in the 25-car field after contact on Lap 1 to earn his second victory of the season in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. The race ended under caution when Graham Rahal spun into the gravel trap outside Canada Corner after contact with Will Power while dueling for third place on a one-lap restart to the checkered flag. The victory was the third of Lundgaard's NTT INDYCAR SERIES career, joining his win in May on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with Arrow McLaren and in 2023 on the streets of Toronto with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. “I knew we had a chance,” Lundgaard said of the probability of winning after the early contact. “I knew how this race panned out last year, and I knew it was all about just sticking in the race. I did that last year. I made a bunch of mistakes last year that spun ourselves around last year, and I just wanted to make up for that. “We've been on the struggle bus all weekend, so to turn this around, I have to thank the team for that.” David Malukas finished second in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, his third runner-up finish of the season as he seeks his first career victory. Power held on to finish third in the No. 26 TWG AI Honda, matching his best finish of his first season with Andretti Global. Kyffin Simpson finished a season-best fourth in the No. 8 Sunoco Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, with points leader and four-time series champion Alex Palou rounding out the top five in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Lundgaard, who started 12th, took the lead for the second and final time on Lap 52 of the 55-lap race when the No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian Honda of leader Marcus Armstrong slowed with a mechanical problem. Armstrong led by 2.787 seconds with five laps to go before mechanical fate cruelly robbed him of what may have been his first career victory. Armstrong's stricken machine finally lost power in Turn 5 on Lap 53, triggering a caution period and a one-lap race to the checkered flag. Lundgaard never was challenged by Malukas on the final one-lap trip around the 14-turn, 4.014-mile road course, with most of the attention focused on the fierce duel for third between series veterans Power and Rahal. Power, holding a straight-line speed advantage, attempted to move to the outside of Rahal at the end of the back straightaway, with both cars making contact and Rahal's No. 15 MSC Industrial Supply Honda spinning into the gravel, ending the race. That was the climax to a thrilling race filled with varying tire strategies and fierce competition for nearly every position. But nothing was more exciting or improbable than Lundgaard's charge to the front. On the opening lap, Lundgaard made contact with Scott Dixon in Turn 1, damaging the left front wing on Lundgaard's car and deflating one of his Firestone Firehawk tires. He pulled into the pits on Lap 2 for tires, fuel and a new front wing, with Arrow McLaren strategists devising new tactics on the fly. Lundgaard cycled to the lead for the first time on Lap 43 when Armstrong, Malukas and Rahal made their final pit stops from the top three positions. Danish driver Lundgaard led Rosenqvist by 11.720 seconds on Lap 45 when he made his final pit stop, with the Arrow McLaren team refilling his fuel and fastening four Firestone Firehawk alternate tires in a speedy 7.1 seconds. The big cushion before the stop allowed Lundgaard to exit his final stop second behind Armstrong and just ahead of Malukas, who had hotter, stickier rubber on his wheels and passed Lundgaard for second on Lap 46. Josef Newgarden made his final stop from the lead on Lap 49 in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet, handing the lead back to Armstrong, who was 3.671 seconds ahead of Malukas. Meanwhile, Lundgaard passed Malukas for second on Lap 49, with Armstrong nearly three seconds up the road. Then Armstrong's bid for his first win evaporated as his power dwindled, letting Lundgaard pass for the lead on Lap 52. “It was all smooth sailing,” a deflated Armstrong said. “I came out of Turn 6, and the engine just started sputtering like it was out of fuel. But clearly it wasn't. And then it just completely died. There was no indication there was nothing wrong.” Pole sitter Palou led 13 laps, but his chances for a fourth career Road America victory vanished when he was penalized for speeding in the pits on Lap 29. Palou fell to 22nd after his drive-through penalty on one of the longest pit roads in the series, but he was appointment viewing in his charge toward the front over the closing 25 laps. Palou leads second-place Malukas by 60 points and third-place Kyle Kirkwood, who finished 10th, by 61 points in the standings. Lundgaard is fourth, 77 points behind Palou. The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES event is The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid on Sunday, July 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course near Columbus, Ohio.
Hvem havde den bedste showcase?Hvis man er gamingfan, har den sidste uge været en gavebod med nye annonceringer, fede trailere og masser af overraskelser. Der har både været Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Direct og Xbox Games Showcase - og i sidste episode talte vi om PlayStations State of Play. Så der er masser af indtryk at tage ind.I denne episode anmelder og reagerer vi på Nintendo Direct, Xbox Games Showcase og Summer Game Fest - og debatterer, hvem der gjorde det bedst. Vi tager selvfølgelig også PlayStation med i den ligning.Derudover er der sket historiske ting her i Danmark. Gaming og spilindustrien er nemlig for første gang nogensinde kommet med i regeringsgrundlaget. Vi taler med branchedirektør for Games Denmark, Niels Wetterberg, og Søren Lundgaard fra Ghost Ship Games om, hvorfor det er så vildt, og hvilken betydning det har for den danske spilindustri.I denne episode diskuterer vi blandt andet:(00:00:00) - Intro og velkommen(00:02:09) - Summer Game Fest(00:48:11) - Nintendo Direct(01:42:30) - Interview med Niels Wetterberg og Søren Lundgaard(02:15:21) - Xbox Games Showcase(03:35:08) - Shoutouts & outroOg meget, meget mere.I denne episode deltager Lau Eskildsen, Rasmus Lund-Hansen, Janus Hasseriis, Søren Lundgaard, Niels Wetterberg og Morten Urup.Tusind tak, fordi du lytter med.
ON TODAYS PROGRAM… PALOU WINS IN DETROIT!!!…SCHUMACHER P21 IS TOTO HAVING FANTASIES OF A KIMI AND MAX SUPER TEAM FOR THEIR SUPER CAR! WOULD THE TIFOSI WEAR ORANGE TO HELP FERRARI GET MAX? ZACK BROWN TOOK LANDO NORRIS TO THE SPEEDWAY THE DAY AFTER THE 500 LARGEST MOTORSPORTS SPECTACLE IN THE WORLD AND…FERNANDO SAYS: I WILL ATTEMPT THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 ONE MORE TIME!….mention MAX and competition. THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY WITH CIAO COLLET FROM 2023 WHO CRASHED IN THE INDY 500 WITH 8 LAPS TO GO!! AND A LITTLE HISTORY ON THE MICHELIN TYRE!! Palou Prevails Amid Chaos, Varying Tire Strategies in Detroit. DETROIT (Sunday, May 31, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou prevailed in a full-contact race filled with various tire strategies, winning the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Sunday for his fourth victory in eight races this season. Pole sitter Palou drove his No. 10 HRC Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 3.0584-second victory over the No. 27 Sam's Club Honda of Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood. It was the 23rd victory of Palou's career in 106 starts, a remarkable strike rate of 21.7 percent, and he has won 12 of the last 25 races (48 percent win rate) dating to the start of the 2025 season. SEE: Race Results “It feels like the first time, honestly” Palou said. “It was a tough one, a very tough one. But the team did an incredible job once again with the strategy. The pit stops were incredible. Incredible run, incredible start of the year, but it was tough.” The victory extended Palou's championship lead to 62 points over Kirkwood, more than a race's worth of margin. The Spaniard is aiming for an INDYCAR SERIES record-tying fourth straight title. Graham Rahal finished third in the No. 15 Fifth Third Bank Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, his third podium finish of the season. Arrow McLaren teammates Pato O'Ward and Christian Lundgaard finished fourth and fifth in the No. 5 and No. 7 Chevrolet-powered cars, respectively, at General Motors' home event. Palou led 71 of the 100 laps, but this wasn't a stroll down Easy Street. He took the lead for good on Lap 69 when Kirkwood pitted from the lead for the last time and stayed out front on restarts on Laps 72, 76, 83 and 93 after full-course yellows bunched the field. The move to the front was paved a few laps earlier when strategist Barry Wanser and Palou decided to make their final pit stop at the end of Lap 63, switching from the faster but less durable Firestone Firehawk alternate tire to the primary tire. Wanser saw a variety of jousts for position unfolding on the tight, nine-turn, 1.645-mile street circuit and wisely didn't want Palou to get caught on track under caution and lose track position. Wanser's decision proved prescient on Lap 66 when Santino Ferrucci's No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet of AJ Foyt Racing nudged the rear of Rinus VeeKay's No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet into a spin in Turn 5. Kirkwood was leading but still had to make his final stop, which he did under yellow on Lap 69 and was forced to use a set of Firestone Firehawk alternates per INDYCAR rules that require at least two sets of the softer rubber to be used in street-circuit events. Palou rocketed away from Alexander Rossi's No. 20 Java House Chevrolet of ECR on the restart on Lap 72. Rookie Mick Schumacher and David Malukas were engaged in an intense duel for third on the restart, with Schumacher missing the corner in Turn 5 and nosing into the barriers in his No. 47 ENVE Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Malukas had nowhere to go and ran wide in his No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, with the incident triggering another full-course caution on Lap 73. By this point, Kirkwood had worked his way back to third after his final pit stop and had to make the most of the added early grip of the alternate tire before the increased durability of Palou's primary tires prevailed in the closing laps. Kirkwood passed Rossi and then set sail for Palou, knowing this was his best chance to win. Kirkwood pulled to within two car lengths of Palou on Lap 79 and appeared to be ready to pounce for the lead when Ferrucci's car slowed in Turn 4 with a mechanical problem, triggering the fifth full-course yellow of the race on Lap 80. “We took a little bit of a gamble on tires there, being the only guy on reds (alternates) at the end,” Kirkwood said. “It nearly paid off. It was so, so close. There were two untimely yellows. “We almost covered Palou when we were on primes, which would have been phenomenal, and then we had that other yellow where I had him lined up. I was ready to make a dive on him, and, of course, (the yellow) comes out after I burned 10 seconds of overtake. From there, we just didn't really have another shot at it. I think I just used up my tires too much to make that one pass.” Palou kept the lead on the restart on Lap 83, but Kirkwood continued to push and forced Palou into a flat-spotting tire lockup on Lap 88. But Palou gathered himself and his car and started to pull away, building a lead of 1.8929 seconds by Lap 91. But there was one more restart for Palou to manage after Rossi clipped the rear of the No. 18 BMax Honda driven by Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing and sent Grosjean into the outside wall approaching Turn 3 on Lap 91. That triggered the last of six full-course yellows, but Palou pulled away from Kirkwood and the field on the Lap 93 restart and was never threatened despite the 173 on-track passes today, a high for a street circuit this season. “Being able to be up front was key,” Palou said. “On the first stint, I started struggling and kind of put myself in a bad spot and lost two positions with Lundgaard and (Scott) McLaughlin. I lost us positions there, but the team made a great call to be safe with the yellow. It kind of worked out for us.” Fittipaldi Wins Motor City Thriller, Takes Series Lead. DETROIT (Sunday, May 31, 2026) – Enzo Fittipaldi returned his famous last name to Victory Lane in Detroit for the first time in 35 years, winning the INDY NXT by Firestone Detroit Grand Prix despite driving nearly the entire distance with a damaged front wing and nose cone. Series rookie Fittipaldi won the race, originally scheduled for 45 laps but switched to a timed event, under caution in the No. 67 HMD Motorsports car after starting seventh. It was his second victory of the season and vaulted him to the championship lead in the INDYCAR development series, seven points ahead of Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR and eight ahead of HMD teammate Tymek Kucharczyk. SEE: Race Results The victory also was the first by the legendary Fittipaldi name in Detroit since his grandfather and two-time Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi won INDYCAR SERIES races on a different downtown street circuit in the Motor City in 1989 and 1991. “I just pushed as hard as I could,” Enzo Fittipaldi said. “I found pace. I was really, really fast. Just so happy to get the win. I love to race; I'm a racer.” Series veteran Myles Rowe finished a season-best second in the No. 99 Abel Motorsports with Force Indy machine, with rookie Kucharczyk rounding out the podium finishers in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry. Rookie Max Garcia tied his season-best finish by placing fourth in the No. 12 Abel Motorsports machine, with veteran Seb Murray rounding out the top five in the No. 27 Megatron car of Andretti Global. Frenzied action started from the drop of the green flag on Lap 1, as Lochie Hughes made an aggressive move into the Turn 3 hairpin with his No. 26 Andretti Global car, punting pole sitter Alessandro de Tullio into a spin from the lead in the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing entry. Hughes received a drive-through penalty for avoidable contact. Fittipaldi nudged another car in that chain-reaction melee, which damaged the right side of his front wing and punched a large hole in his nose cone. Kucharczyk took the lead from that point, keeping it on the restart on Lap 8. Kucharczyk built a lead of 3.324 seconds over Fittipaldi by Lap 13, with Rowe climbing to third by Lap 18. Rowe dove under Fittipaldi for second on Lap 20 and started to chase down Kucharczyk. By Lap 21, Rowe pulled to within .5477 of a second of leader Kucharcyzk, slicing 1.6 seconds from the Polish driver's lead in just three laps. But the complexion of the race changed on Lap 26 when the second of four full-course yellow flags in the race were unfurled for debris on the nine-turn, 1.645-mile temporary street circuit. The restart came at the end of Lap 27, with Rowe trying to dive under Kucharczyk for the lead immediately after the green flag, in the Turn 3 hairpin. But the move forced both cars wide, leaving an opening along the inside curb for Fittipaldi. He took it, squeezing past Rowe and Kucharcyzk and never trailing thereafter. Fittipaldi stayed out front on another restart on Lap 34 after Niels Koolen nosed his No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing machine into the barrier in Turn 8. “I got it done,” Fittipaldi said. “I knew Myles was going to go for a lunge there, and I just prepared my mid-(corner) to exit of Turn 3, and he went on the lunge on Tymek, and I was able to do the crossover and got the lead. I had the pace to stay there, and I was actually pulling away.” The decisive move was one of 141 on-track passes, including 124 for position, in the exciting race – both INDY NXT records for any circuit on which the series has competed in the Motor City. Fittipaldi expanded that gap to nearly six-tenths of a second when Andretti Global's Max Taylor also nosed into the barrier in Turn 1 in his No. 28 Susan G. Komen car with about four minutes, 20 seconds left in what had become a timed race, triggering the final caution. Taylor's car could not be cleared in time to restart the race, with the field finishing under yellow. “I was losing quite a lot of time through (Turns) 6 and 7,” Fittipaldi said of the damage to his car. “It was quite difficult. Down the straight, I could feel the air coming through my legs and I said: ‘Man, this is not good. We're definitely dragging a lot on the straight.' It was hard to keep that lead and keep up with the guys.”
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El fin de semana dejó dos grandes protagonistas fuera de la Fórmula 1: Christian Lundgaard y BMW. Uno triunfó en el circuito rutero de Indianápolis con una maniobra memorable; el otro devolvió a la marca bávara a lo más alto de la resistencia mundial casi tres décadas después. Y en esas dos carreras se centra el segundo episodio de la semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1. El mayo de Indianápolis empieza a dar espectáculo… y sorpresas. En la IndyCar, Christian Lundgaard firmó una de las victorias más importantes de su carrera en el Sonsio Grand Prix disputado en Indianápolis. El piloto danés del equipo Arrow McLaren protagonizó el adelantamiento decisivo sobre David Malukas en una maniobra espectacular que rápidamente se convirtió en una de las imágenes del año. La acción se produjo en la zona técnica previa a la recta trasera del IMS. Lundgaard, aprovechando una mejor temperatura de neumáticos tras haber parado una vuelta antes, lanzó un ataque agresivo pero limpio que le permitió hacerse con el liderato sin contacto alguno. La maniobra resumió perfectamente el espíritu de una categoría donde el pilotaje directo sigue siendo protagonista. Mala suerte para Alex Palou. La carrera, sin embargo, también estuvo marcada por la mala fortuna de Álex Palou. El español dominó buena parte del inicio tras salir desde la pole y parecía encaminado hacia otra victoria, pero una neutralización cambió completamente el desarrollo estratégico de la prueba. La decisión de no entrar inmediatamente en boxes bajo bandera amarilla terminó condenando sus opciones. Aun así, Palou volvió a demostrar por qué lidera cómodamente el campeonato: remontó desde el fondo del grupo hasta finalizar quinto, ampliando incluso su ventaja en la clasificación general gracias a los problemas de sus principales rivales. Con las 500 Millas de Indianápolis a la vuelta de la esquina, el campeonato entra ahora en su momento más importante de la temporada. WEC: Spa da espectáculo. Mientras tanto, en Spa-Francorchamps, el Mundial de Resistencia vivió una carrera caótica, estratégica y espectacular que terminó con un resultado histórico: BMW logró su primera victoria absoluta en resistencia internacional desde Le Mans 1999. El BMW M Team WRT construyó el triunfo a través de una apuesta estratégica arriesgada y perfectamente ejecutada. El equipo aprovechó las múltiples intervenciones del coche de seguridad y una gestión impecable para convertir una salida desde la décima y undécima posición en un doblete memorable. René Rast, Sheldon van der Linde y Robin Frijns lideraron el coche ganador, mientras que el segundo BMW resistió heroicamente los ataques de Ferrari y Toyota en las últimas vueltas gracias a una defensa magistral de un viejo conocido de la F1: Kevin Magnussen. ¿Dónde estuvieron Toyota y Ferrari? Ferrari volvió a mostrarse competitivo, pero pequeños errores en boxes y problemas puntuales les alejaron de la victoria. Toyota tampoco logró encontrar el ritmo suficiente para luchar por el triunfo, mientras Aston Martin firmó su mejor resultado hasta la fecha en Hypercar con un sólido cuarto puesto. La carrera también dejó decepciones importantes para Alpine y Peugeot, ambos fuera de combate cuando parecían candidatos claros al podio. Spa volvió a demostrar por qué es uno de los grandes escenarios del automovilismo mundial: estrategia, lluvia, accidentes, luchas cuerpo a cuerpo y cambios constantes de situación. Y ahora, el horizonte ya apunta hacia Le Mans, que rematará, junto al GP de España de F1, uno de los meses más apasionantes en el MotorSport. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
It was the caution (or lack there of) that was heard around the world, or at least in the world of IndyCar racing. Alexander Rossi coming to a halt on the front stretch turned the Indianapolis Grand Prix on it's side, and Christian Lundgaard was able to capitalize on the chaos to bring home his first win of the season. Conor Daly and Producer Bobby are back on Speed Street to recap the action from the race and weigh in on the full course/local yellow debacle, plus they look ahead to the week of Indianapolis 500 testing. Race winner Christian Lundgaard also joins the show to talk about what the victory meant to his team and how he and Arrow McLaren are chasing legacy this May. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 18 – Special Indianapolis 500 Edition with Christian Lundgaard, 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, seven-time Indianapolis 500 winning team owner Chip Ganassi and much more from the Indy 500 May 12, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental are at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the “Month of May” leading into the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24. The action has begun at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Martin speeds into the month with a packed edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck rental that includes exclusive interviews with Sonsio Grand Prix winner Christian Lundgaard, 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, seven-time Indianapolis 500 winning team owner Chip Ganassi. Also, interviews with four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves, two-time winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske along with his teammates Scott McLaughlin and David Malukas, Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing, Rinus VeeKay of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Louie Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and much, much mor from Opening Day at the 110th Indianapolis 500. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
Christian Fittipaldi, Nelsinho Piquet e Thiago Alves discutem as mudanças nos motores da Fórmula 1 para 2027, que terão um aumento de 67 cv na potência a combustão e uma proporção de 60/40 entre combustão e eletricidade. O debate também aborda a proposta de um rodízio de GPs, alternando sedes como Spa-Francorchamps e Barcelona a partir de 2027 No mundo das duas rodas, a Aprilia dominou a MotoGP com uma dobradinha inédita de Jorge Martín e Marco Bezzecchi, enquanto Diogo Moreira abandonou após queda. Pela IndyCar, Lundgaard conquistou sua primeira vitória com a McLaren em uma corrida marcada por incidentes que prejudicaram o brasileiro Enzo Collet e Alexander Rossi. Na Nascar, Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) fez história com uma atuação brilhante em circuito misto, tornando-se o estrangeiro com mais vitórias na Cup Series. Patrocínio:Nestlé Pro-Energy A combinação certa de proteína, cafeína e TCM pra dar energia e foco. Chegou Nescafé Pro-Energy. Um pré-tudo pro seu dia. https://www.goldenpill.com.br/ad/dc-NESTLE-PELASPISTAS banco BVMarque esse golaço : Financie e ganhe até R$1.000 em benefícios na conta https://www.bv.com.br/b/73729 Oferta válida até 15/6/2026.Sujeito a análise. Consulte condições no site: https://www.bv.com.br/documents/d/portal/feirao-rodas-mai26. Esta campanha não é patrocinada, apoiada, administrada ou associada à FIFA ou a qualquer torneio oficial de futebolEstrella Galicia A GRANDEZA DE SER QUEM VOCÊ É https://estrellagalicia.com/br/ PITSTOP Faça seu pedido na loja, whats ou site! https://www.pitstop.com.br/PATROCINE O PELAS PISTASEntre em contato com nosso time comercial:pelaspistas@pod360.com.brSEJA MEMBRO DO CANAL NO YOUTUBE E GANHE BENEFÍCIOS / @pelaspistaspodcast NOSSAS REDES / pelaspistas360 / pelaspistas360 INSCREVA-SE NO CANAL E NÃO PERCA NENHUM EPISÓDIO! Apresentadores: Thiago Alves, Christian Fittipaldi e Nelsinho Piquet Direção Executiva: Marcos Chehab e Tiago Bianco Direção de Conteúdo: Felipe Lobão Produção: Kal ChimentiCaptação de áudio: Willian Souto Edição de áudio: Doriva Rozek Captação de vídeo e Redes sociais: Guilherme Diaz
ON TODAYS PROGRAM… FIA APROVE MORE REG CHANGES FOR 2027 SO… IS FERRARI STUCK IN A LOOP OF MEDIOCRITY? HONDA MAKING SOME PROGRESS IN RELIABILITY WOULD VERSTAPPEN BE TOO MUCH FOR MOTORSPORTS IF HE LEAVES F1 AND… FERNANDO SAYS PATIENCE IS MY STRENGTH WITH HINTS OF NO RETIREMENT ANY TIME SOON!! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: ROBIN FRINJS WHO JUST WON THE WEC RACE AT SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS! AND, HANNES VAN ASSELDONK! BONUS: DAVID COULTHARD AND LONG TIME F1W LISTENER... CHRISTOPHER DEHARDE. ISACK HADJAR THRILLS CROWD AT GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE HISTORIQUE HOMECOMING Isack Hadjar roared the 2011 championship-winning RB7 past a sea of French fans as he returned to home soil for the first time as an Oracle Red Bull Racing driver at Circuit Paul Ricard. In front of an adoring home crowd, Isack paraded around the iconic track allowing him to soak up the electric atmosphere, before taking part in the ‘Fast and Famous' demo run alongside legends of the sport. Joined by CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies, Isack was cheered on by a passionate sell-out crowd of 25,000 fans, as he completed demonstration laps around Le Castellet for the first time since claiming victory there in the Formula Regional European Championship in 2021. Headlining the 2026 Grand Prix de France Historique, Isack took to the 5.8km Grand Prix course, returning RB7 to the historic Formula One layout, waving to his fans as their roar from the grandstands rivalled the deafening thunder of the car's V8 engine. Isack later joined fellow French F1 driver Esteban Ocon in the ‘Fast and Famous' segment, which placed cars from several decades of F1 history against one another in a celebration of legacy. Earning the biggest cheer of the afternoon, Isack raced Ocon down the Mistral Straight. Sharing the track with four-time World Champion Alain Prost, Isack followed in the slipstream of one of his childhood heroes around Circuit Paul Ricard while also driving alongside Jean Alesi, Philippe Alliot and René Arnoux, amongst some of the most celebrated names to race under the French flag. Capping off a memorable afternoon under the Le Castellet sunshine, Isack was given the honour by waving Le Tricolore to signal the start of the ‘Historic F1 race', featuring an extraordinary collection of World Championship-winning drivers and decades of iconic F1 machinery. Isack Hadjar, Oracle Red Bull Racing driver, said: "Being here was the perfect day. It was my home Grand Prix here in France and it was my chance to feel the support from so many fans today. I had a lot of fun, both on track and in the paddock. The roar of RB7's V8 is iconic and it felt so light around this circuit which made for a lovely drive. The atmosphere was unreal, you can get so close to the fans and enjoy special moments with them. Coming here brought back a lot of memories from winning races in F4 and to drive around Paul Ricard in an F1 car was a full circle moment." Laurent Mekies, CEO and Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, said: "Today has been an incredible event, it's the first time Oracle Red Bull Racing have shown up in this way for the Grand Prix de France Historique and it felt like a really special occasion. Isack's popularity here has been through the roof, you feel an extraordinary sense of passion from the French fans for their motorsport and Isack. He had a great afternoon having a good go on track against cars from so many different eras of our sport. Our heritage team and Showrun programme is so unique to Red Bull, it's our way of bringing Formula One to those that haven't been able to experience a Grand Prix atmosphere before and today they got that." Kucharczyk Breaks Through for First INDY NXT Win at IMS INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, May 9, 2026) – Tymek Kucharczyk was Mr. Consistency for the first five races of the INDY NXT by Firestone season. But now he's a winner. Series rookie Kucharczyk, the first Polish driver to compete in the INDYCAR development series, earned his first career victory by holding off Max Taylor to win Race 2 of the Indianapolis Grand Prix doubleheader Saturday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. SEE: Race Results “What a special day,” Kucharczyk said. “To do it here, coming back to November in my first test in an INDY NXT car, now a winner here at Indy, it's spectacular. I'm so grateful to my sponsors, to my team. It was a tough race. It was really, really hard to hold Max behind me. He was pushing me for the whole race.” Kucharczyk was the only driver to record a top-five finish in the first five races this season, but his best was third place, three times. He finished fourth in Race 1 of this doubleheader in mixed conditions Friday. But Kucharczyk climbed from fifth to the lead after the first two turns on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile circuit, leading all 30 laps in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports car. He took the checkered flag .6273 of a second ahead of Taylor in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen machine of Andretti Global after a taut, race-long duel in the caution-free race. Enzo Fittipaldi, who won Race 1 Friday, prevailed in an exciting three-way fight over the last 10 laps of the race for the final podium spot in the No. 67 HMD Motorsports machine. Lochie Hughes placed fourth in the No. 26 Andretti Global car, with Alessandro de Tullio rounding out the top five in the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing entry. Series leader Nikita Johnson placed sixth in the No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR car. Kucharczyk climbed to second in the standings with his win, 11 points behind Johnson. There were two main flashpoints in the race, which took place under sunny skies in a contrast to the wet conditions at the finish Friday. The first came at the green flag. Taylor started from pole and went side by side with Josh Pierson's No. 29 Starchive Andretti entry of Andretti Global, with both cars going wide. Kucharczyk snuck through the opening for the lead, with Taylor clinging to second. Kucharczyk maintained a gap of six- to seven-tenths of a second for the next 16 laps before the second main incident of the race. Kucharczyk locked his right front wheel braking for Turn 1 on Lap 17, creating a large flat spot on his Firestone Firehawk tire. “Other than the lockup that I made midway through the race, it was a pretty flawless execution,” Kucharczyk said. “I don't think we had probably the fastest car on the grid today, but the first lap helped me massively. Max was pushing really hard, so I had to save the Push to Pass at the end, as well. It's all good. I made it happen, so super, super grateful.” Taylor pulled to within .4807 of a second on Lap 23, and it appeared the flat spot on his tire may have started to sap speed from Kucharczyk. But the Pole managed his tires and saved enough Push to Pass engine boost to increase the gap to .7830 of a second on Lap 25. He maintained a steady gap to the checkered flag. “That was everything,” Taylor said of his effort. “I thought we were going to catch him. I messed up on the start, I think. So, something to look over. But still good points, decent points this weekend, and a lot to take away and a lot to improve on if we want to win this championship.” Taylor is third in the standings, three points behind Kucharczyk and 14 behind Johnson. The next INDY NXT by Firestone race is the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, May 31 on the streets of Detroit. Lundgaard Breaks Long Drought To Win Sonsio Grand Prix INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, May 9, 2026) – Christian Lundgaard prevailed in a race filled with thrills, incidents and enough pit wall decisions to prematurely age strategists to win the Sonsio Grand Prix on Saturday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in nearly three years. Lundgaard drove his No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet to his second career victory by 4.6713 seconds over the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet of David Malukas. Lundgaard's first career win came at the Honda Indy Toronto on July 16, 2023, while driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. This victory ended a 47-race winless drought for the Danish driver, and he became the third McLaren driver to win in the INDYCAR SERIES, joining Johnny Rutherford and Pato O'Ward. SEE: Race Results “Very happy,” Lundgaard said. “I really didn't expect this today. I hoped for it. This was a long wait for this win, especially around this place. You know how fast I've always been around here, and it's just been time after time after time disappointments. Now we're here. Let's go! “We did it. Let's go. Good start to May.” Graham Rahal was the final podium finisher today, third in the No. 15 Fifth Third Bank Honda to tie his season-best result. Josef Newgarden placed fourth in the No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet to put two Penske cars in the top four. NTT P1 Award winner Alex Palou, who led every session he was on track this weekend entering the 85-lap race, rounded out the top five in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Lundgaard, who started fourth, took the lead for good with a scintillating pass of Malukas on Lap 68. The two drivers raced side by side through Turns 3 and 4 before Lundgaard slipped through a small opening in the Turns 5 and 6 chicane leading to the backstretch of the 14-turn, 2.439-mile circuit. Then Lundgaard, who last pitted for the final time one lap earlier than Malukas on Lap 65, pulled away over the closing laps. Malukas led a race-high 27 laps, four more than Lundgaard, as he fell just short of earning his first career victory. “We were very strong in those middle stints, and then toward the end, we maybe made the wrong decision on wing (adjustments) there,” Malukas said. “We were just falling apart. I was doing everything I can just to survive, and Rahal was coming from behind. “But either way, that is a fantastic result. We went into this weekend knowing it was going to be a struggle for us. We thought we wouldn't even make the (Firestone) Fast Six (in qualifying), and here we are P2 on the podium. We're one step closer to getting that win.” Chaos and snap decisions from strategists reigned from the drop of the green flag until the race settled into a rhythm after the final round of pit stops for the field with 20 to 25 laps to go. Palou led into Turn 1 at the start, seeking his fourth consecutive victory in this road race that opens the Month of May at IMS. Behind him, O'Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, Felix Rosenqvist in the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda and Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet were collected in a chain-reaction accident as the 25-car field funneled from the front straightaway to the tight Turns 1-2 complex. That incident helped Malukas jump from fifth to second and triggered the first of three full-course cautions in the race. Many teams began to adopt alternate strategies to cope with the early field shuffle, entering for tires and fuel when the pits opened on Lap 3. Meanwhile, Palou stayed on track and began to pad his lead. Kyle Kirkwood drove his No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda of Andretti Global past Malukas for second place on Lap 7, and the top two drivers in the series point standings started to pull away and possibly set up a one-on-one duel for victory. The race turned on its head on Lap 22 when the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet driven by Alexander Rossi of ECR stopped along the pit wall near the Yard of Bricks start-finish line on the front straightaway with a mechanical problem. Many other cars had started to pit before the full-course yellow, but Palou and Kirkwood did not from the top two spots. Palou and Kirkwood entered the pits on Lap 25, dropping them to 19th and 20th, respectively, when they returned to speed. Palou and Kirkwood just avoided calamity on the restart on Lap 28, darting around another chain-reaction collision – this time in Turn 13 – between Rosenqvist, O'Ward, Sting Ray Robb in the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet and Kyffin Simpson in the No. 8 Sunoco Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Kirkwood's chances at contending for victory ended during his pit service on Lap 39, when a slow right-front wheel change resulted in a 15.2-second stop. Palou's stop was 7.2 seconds on the same lap, allowing him to continue to march toward the front. But he never got any closer than fifth, ending up 14.3630 seconds behind winner Lundgaard. Palou's two-race win streak this season ended, but he still padded his series lead over Kirkwood to 27 points. Kirkwood finished ninth. Lundgaard will try to repeat Palou's 2025 “double” of winning the Sonsio Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge when the 110th edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” takes place Sunday, May 24. Practice on the fabled 2.5-mile oval opens Tuesday, May 12.
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For the first time in a couple of seasons, we're seeing Alex Palou be challenged for the IndyCar points championship. Beneath the surface of Palou's dominant 2025 campaign, a new crop of racers began to show glimpses of the year-long consistency needed to take down the monolithic Chip Ganassi Racing 10-team. One of those drivers, Christian Lundgaard, joins Speed Street this week to discuss his strong start to 2026, which currently finds him third in the standings. He and Conor Daly break down Arrow McLaren's strengths and areas for improvement, as well as look ahead to Long Beach and the Month of May. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ON TODAYS PROGRAM… KIMI WINS AGAIN WITH A LITTLE SAFETY CAR KARMA! GEORGE GETS HIS CAGE RATTLED BY ANTONELLI MCLAREN QUICKLY CATCHING UP WITH MERCEDES. RED BULL CLEARLY A MID PACK TEAM. DID THE NEW RULES CONTRIBUTE TO OLIE'S BIG CRASH? AND…FERNANDO HELD BACK GP2 ENGINE aaahhh! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: CHRISTIAN KLEIN. 2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Sunday Kimi Antonelli It feels great to get my second win! I made a bad start from pole and was kicking myself that we lost so many positions. When we were in free air on the Medium tyre though, I was able to improve my pace quite a lot. We were fortunate with the timing of the Safety Car and that put us in the lead; it made my life a lot easier! Who knows what would have happened without that, but I felt like we had the speed today to challenge for the win without it. This is the best way to head into this mini break in the season. I am going to enjoy the moment but use the time well to work on where I can improve. As a team, and despite winning the first three races, we know we need to keep raising our game too. We had a real battle today and we know that it's not going to be easy to keep up this run of form. We're looking forward to using the time ahead of Miami well and hopefully putting ourselves in a strong position once the season resumes. George Russell We've had a lot of bad luck this weekend and that is unfortunate as we were definitely in the fight for the win today. After a difficult start, we'd managed to get ourselves back to P2 but stopped just one lap before the safety car was deployed. That changed the complexion of the race and unfortunately, after taking the restart in P3, we lost two more positions as a result firstly of hitting the harvesting limit and then an unexpected superclip. It was pretty frustrating but that's the way racing goes sometimes. It's clear from this weekend that our competitors are beginning to optimise their cars much more now. We have enjoyed a great start to the season, but our rivals are hot on our heels as we saw today. The upcoming gap in the calendar will also give everyone a chance to develop further so we know that, once we're back on track in Miami, we are in for a proper fight. Toto Wolff, CEO & Team Principal We had an exciting race today with plenty of overtaking which hasn't always been the case here at Suzuka. It's a new way of racing where you have to think strategically in order to both pass and then make sure it sticks. It's a great challenge for both the drivers and the teams and it makes the race very unpredictable. Sometimes you need the luck to go your way in racing and that was the case with Kimi today. He lost positions at the start but was able to get them back with a fortunately timed safety car. Whilst that was helpful to him, his pace in the second half of the race showed what he was capable of. George was on the flip side of that equation and lost out having pitted just one lap before the safety car came out. He then lost more positions, firstly on the restart as he hit the harvesting limit and was low on deployment and then secondly with an unexpected superclip. He fought hard to get back to P4, but he's certainly had more than his share of bad luck this weekend. Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director Well done to Kimi on his second win. He had really strong pace and, whilst he benefited from the safety car to put him into the lead, he was able to comfortably control the race once he was in that position. Kimi's fortune was George's misfortune. Had we stopped George a lap later, he would have retained the lead for the restart. As it happened, he dropped to P3 and lost a further place to Lewis when he hit the harvesting limit too early in the lap and had insufficient battery for the restart. He then had another frustrating issue where a bug in the software code, triggered by a button press and a gear shift at the same time, caused the power unit to go into superclip and charge the battery which allowed Charles to pass. He battled back to P4 but it was a frustrating afternoon for George. Clearly there is a lot that we need to work on and understand in the next few weeks. We've made a great start to the season, but our competitors are closing in. Happily, we have several areas of improvement and we will make the maximum use of the gap in the calendar to develop in the places where we are not strong enough. Palou Dominates To Win in Another Barber Beatdown BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sunday, March 29, 2026) – Alex Palou appears to be running wild again after another dominant victory at Barber Motorsports Park. Four-time and defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Palou earned his second victory in four races this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, starting from the pole and winning the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst by 13.2775 seconds over the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet of Christian Lundgaard. Palou led 79 of the 90 laps on the 17-turn, 2.3-mile road course. SEE: Race Results “Incredible day,” Palou said. “I told you qualifying was one of the best car balances I've ever driven. Today in the race, it was pretty good in the beginning, really good at the end, but we suffered a little bit on the used blacks (Firestone Firehawk primary tires) that we had to use. “Another win here. Love this place, love the fans. What a great day.” Graham Rahal placed third in the No. 15 First Third Bank Honda fielded by Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, his first podium finish since August 2023 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. “I felt like this was coming,” Rahal said. “We're pretty pleased with this. Feels good.” David Malukas continued his consistent start to his Team Penske tenure by finishing fourth in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Malukas has placed sixth or better in three of his four starts with the fabled team this season. Series leader Kyle Kirkwood rounded out the top five finishers – all from different teams – in the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda of Andretti Global. There's something about this rolling, picturesque circuit and recent dominance by Palou, who earned his third career Barber win. He won last year in 16.005 seconds. The first of his 21 career victories also came here in 2021, but by a scant .4016 of a second. One more ominous fact about Palou's victory for the other 24 drivers in the field: He has gone on to win the Astor Challenge Cup as series champion in the same season as both of his prior Barber victories. Palou stayed in second in the 2026 series standings with this victory but trimmed the gap to leader Kirkwood from 26 to two points as he tries to win a fourth consecutive title. While the margin of victory was the biggest in an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race since Palou's crushing victory last April at Barber, the final gap might be a bit misleading. Palou led by 7.2 seconds on Lap 52 while running on a used pair of Firestone Firehawk primary tires, but Lundgaard started to chip away at that gap, gaining nearly a half-second on some laps on the quicker but less durable alternate tire. The gap was trimmed to three seconds when Palou made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 65, taking another set of used primary tires for the run to the finish. Lundgaard inherited the lead during Palou's last stop and stayed on track for another four laps, trying to gain more time on Palou and perhaps land within striking distance of Palou after Lundgaard's last stop. Lundgaard entered the pits at the end of Lap 69 for his final service. But calamity struck, as the right-rear wheel change was slow. That produced a 17.8-second stop, about nine seconds slower than normal. Lundgaard returned to the track in third, behind Rahal. Game over. Palou was home free. “I think so,” Lundgaard said when asked if he could have caught Palou. “We know the pace that we had and just how we were catching him. It's unfortunate. The guys have done an amazing job, and I don't think that's (mistake) ever really happened. One in almost 100 starts, I think it's OK.” Palou led Rahal by 10.8 seconds after that pit drama and cruised to the finish in the caution-free race. But Lundgaard and Rahal engaged in a spirited joust for second over the closing laps, with Lundgaard finally diving under Rahal in Turn 5 for second with three laps to go. That was the last of 11 on-track passes during the race for Lundgaard, including seven for position in the top 10 – both race highs. “At the end of the day, I wanted to go out there and repass Graham,” Lundgaard said. “Just to make up for that (pit mistake) and put a statement to, ‘We got it.'” Rahal then held off a charging Malukas to keep the precious podium spot for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES race is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 19.
…ON TODAYS PROGRAM… ASTON MARTIN ALREADY PONDERING... THE SEASON IS ALL BUT A WASH! WILL MERCEDES PASS A COMPRESSION TEST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE? FERRARI MUST KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH A WIN IN MELBOURNE. AND… FERNANDO COULD BE IN F1 FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR…THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST: ADRIAN ZAUGH AND F1W LISTENER BURAQ SARTAG FROM TURKEY! Champ Palou Opens Season with Dominant March to St. Pete Win ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Alex Palou picked up right where he left off in 2025, opening the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with a dominant victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Palou won his third consecutive and fourth overall series championship last season by a whopping 196 points, an advantage of more than three races, and he and Chip Ganassi Racing showed the same swagger on a sun-splashed Sunday in Florida. SEE: Race Results Reigning event winner Palou, from Spain, cruised to his 20th career victory in just his 99th start, driving his No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 12.4948-second victory over the No. 3 DEX Team Penske Chevrolet of NTT P1 Award winner Scott McLaughlin. “This team keeps on improving, keeps on making new changes, and they just keep on raising the bar,” Palou said. “It's pretty impressive. It's a long season in front of us, but what a great way to start the season.” Christian Lundgaard, who started 12th, rallied to complete the podium finishers in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Kyle Kirkwood dropped from second late in the 100-lap race to finish fourth in the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda fielded by Andretti Global. Pato O'Ward put two Arrow McLaren cars into the top five after finishing fifth in the team's No. 5 Chevrolet. This was the first race in which INDYCAR rules mandated the use of at least two sets of the softer Firestone Firehawk alternate tire with red sidewalls, throwing an additional strategic element into the racing mix. And, as usual, Palou and longtime strategist Barry Wanser made all the right calls. The decisive moment of the race came on Laps 36 and 37. Team Penske called leader McLaughlin to the pits at the end of Lap 35, with Marcus Ericsson assuming the lead from second in the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda. Andretti Global summoned Ericsson to the pits at the end of Lap 36, with Palou taking the top spot. But instead of calling Palou to the pits on the next lap, Wanser and Palou decided to stay out until the end of Lap 38 on their original set of alternate tires in an “overcut” strategy. It worked. Palou blended back on the 14-turn, 1.8-mile temporary street circuit in front of McLaughlin and Ericsson. Once the rest of the leaders cycled through their pit stops, Palou found himself out front by Lap 42. He would only surrender the top spot during pit stop cycles to finish the race, leading 59 of the 100 laps. There was a bit of suspense when Palou made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 67 with a 14-second lead on McLaughlin. Palou had used the required two sets of Firestone alternate tires in his first two stints and opted for the harder, but slower, Firestone primary tires for his final run to the finish. Kirkwood and McLaughlin made their final stops at the end of Laps 65 and 68, respectively, both taking the softer but faster Firestone Firehawk alternate tires. That tire choice offered a glimpse of hope that Palou could be reeled in after he took the lead on Lap 70, but Kirkwood never got closer than 5.5 seconds in his pursuit despite the more grippy tires. Palou, who started fourth, then pulled away at an astonishing rate over the closing laps to win by the largest margin in the 23 editions of this event. “Those Firestones were like everlasting,” Palou said. “They would just keep going. I had an amazing car today.” There was drama in the final 10 laps as McLaughlin and Lundgaard both took advantage of fresher tires to pass Kirkwood for the second and third positions on Lap 94. “Our Chevy was fast, but it's just a mixed bag on what tire you start on,” McLaughlin said. “Maybe we come back here again, and maybe you start on reds (alternate) and just get them out of the way. Overall, made the passes we needed to make at the right times, and I thought we maximized our day.” Dennis Hauger, who qualified an impressive third, was the top finisher among the three rookies in the race, 10th in the No. 19 Ault Block Chain Honda of Dale Coyne Racing. ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO UNVEILS LIVERY FOR 2026 F1 ACADEMY CAR AMRTC, Silverstone, 24 February 2026: The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team has officially revealed its F1 ACADEMY car livery, which will be driven by German talent Mathilda Paatz in her debut year of the all-female series. The sleek design features the signature Aston Martin racing green and mirrors the team's elegant AMR26 livery, proudly carrying the Aston Martin Aramco identity on the F1 ACADEMY grid. Mathilda, who represents Aston Martin Aramco as a member of its Driver Academy, drove the liveried F4-spec car operated by PREMA Racing during the first official F1 ACADEMY test, which took place at Shanghai International Circuit between 11-13 February. Mathilda Paatz, F1 ACADEMY and Aston Martin Aramco Academy Driver: “Seeing the Aston Martin Aramco livery on the car for the first time was really special - it looks incredible and instantly made me feel part of the team. Driving the car for the first time during pre-season testing in Shanghai, I learned a lot. It was something new for me to adapt to, and I'm working well with the team at PREMA to become more familiar with the car. There were challenging moments across those three days, but as a team, we're pushing hard in preparation for the first race in China. By day three, I was already becoming more comfortable on track, and so I'm keen to get racing next month. I'm not setting my expectations too high, but I'm feeling confident - my goal is to do my best and have a clean weekend that I can be proud of.” Mathilda Paatz Biography Mathilda, 17, from Cologne, Germany, joined the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Driver Academy in November 2025, and was announced as the team's F1 ACADEMY representative for the 2026 season, competing with PREMA Racing. In addition to her full-season debut with Aston Martin Aramco in F1 ACADEMY this year, which gets underway at the Shanghai International Circuit on 13-15 March, Mathilda continues to compete in the Formula Winter Series and F4 CEZ Championship, showcasing her adaptability and dedication across categories. Mathilda brings an impressive racing background. She began karting in 2019 at age ten, swiftly showing promise with third place in the 2020 ADAC Kart Masters - Mini category. In 2022, she claimed victory in the ADAC Kart Masters - Ladies Cup and finished third overall in the standings. Stepping into single-seaters, she became the first female driver supported by the ADAC Motorsport Junior program in 2024 with ADAC Formel Junior Team in F4 France. She built further momentum in 2025, securing four wins in the E4 Championship - Trophy Woman and multiple class podiums in the competitive Italian F4 Championship. Her F1 ACADEMY debut came as a Wild Card entry in Montreal in June 2025 with Hitech TGR, following a solid F4 Central European Zone (CEZ) Championship campaign where she achieved a podium (second place at the Red Bull Ring) and finished eighth overall with several top five finishes. This progression positions her as the second F4 CEZ graduate to enter F1 ACADEMY, highlighting her rise on the international stage. Palou Unveils 110th Indianapolis 500 Ticket INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou unveiled the ticket for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Indianapolis. Palou earned his first victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” last May in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, and one of the many honors bestowed upon the winner is unveiling the ticket for the next year's race. Featuring the winning driver on the next year's “500” ticket dates to Mauri Rose's appearance in 1948. Spain native Palou received a special DHL delivery at K1 Speed in Fishers. He opened the DHL packaging to reveal an enlarged version of the colorful ticket, featuring a photo of his jubilant celebration standing on his winning car following the victory. “I always had to sign the ticket as a driver, and I always wanted be on the ticket,” Palou said. “It's amazing. I love it. It was probably the coolest day of my life, and I cannot wait to see it on a small scale all around IMS. It's going to look good.” Designed in house by Senior Art Director Mandy Walsh, the ticket celebrates the excitement of Palou's first “500” victory with his full-color image superimposed over an overhead shot of his car crossing the famed Yard of Bricks. The ticket also features a patriotic flair to celebrate the nation's military, which is honored throughout the storied event held annually during Memorial Day weekend, and the 250th birthday of the United States this year. Palou will defend his victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Sunday, May 24 in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with live coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports app and the INDYCAR Radio Network. Johnson Feasts on Home Cooking To Earn First Win at St. Pete ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Nikita Johnson earned his first INDY NXT by Firestone victory Sunday, winning his hometown Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after prevailing in a duel of talented teenagers. Johnson, from St. Petersburg, delivered his first victory in just his fourth career start in the INDYCAR development series. It also was the first INDY NXT victory for Cape Motorsports, which Johnson joined this offseason after a part-time foray last season in the series with HMD Motorsports. SEE: Race Results “I can't thank the boys from Cape Motorsports enough and everyone from ECR who has been helping us,” Johnson said. “It's a pretty amazing feeling to get my first win in INDY NXT and Cape's first win in INDY NXT. I can't wait to see all my friends and family.” Series rookie Johnson, 17, drove his No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR entry to victory by .6990 of a second over pole sitter Max Taylor, 18, in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen car of Andretti Global. Rookie Tymek Kucharczyk rounded out the podium finishers in his first INDY NXT start by placing third in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry, 5.055 seconds behind Johnson. Andretti Global took three of the top five spots. Seb Murray placed fourth in the No. 27 Prosperity machine, while Lochie Hughes rounded out the top five in the No. 26 car. Johnson wasted no time asserting his command of this race, scheduled for 45 laps but halted on time after 55 minutes. He started second and used a bold, sweeping move to the outside of Taylor in Turn 1 at the start to grab a lead he would never relinquish. “It was pretty straight up,” Johnson said. “I reviewed some video from previous years on YouTube, the INDY NXT channel. I knew I wanted to get up front quickly, and I did just that. I went into Turn 1 and knew what he (Taylor) was going to do before he did it and just went around the outside. After that, I kept it pretty simple, tried to keep a nice gap.” Caution periods ended up being Johnson's biggest foe besides Taylor. The race was slowed by four full-course yellows, but Johnson held off Taylor on each of the restarts. Perhaps Taylor's best chance came on a restart on Lap 20. He tried the same move Johnson used to gain the lead on Lap 1, but his attempt at a sweeping, outside pass was unsuccessful. “All the restarts were pretty difficult,” Johnson said. “He (Taylor) caught on at one point, and I had throw in a little curve ball and change it up.” Taylor maintained pressure on Johnson for the entire race, never trailing by more than a second and keeping his car usually within six- or seven-tenths of the leader. But Taylor also never got close enough after restarts to mount a serious challenge to the race lead. The two teens traded blows over the closing laps. Johnson turned his quickest lap of the race on Lap 38, but Taylor countered with the speediest lap overall on Lap 39. “Good race overall, good points,” Taylor said. “Showed a lot of pace but just messed up on the start. “The restarts were very difficult to get right. Just kept trying to apply the pressure, trying different things. Probably could have had an opportunity to pass him there, but you live and you learn.”
PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 6, EPISODE 6 – Get to know IndyCar's newest driver -- Mick Schumacher. Also, IndyCar Drivers Graham Rahal and Christian Lundgaard February 17, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy has another great lineup of drivers on this edition of Pit Pass Indy, including an exclusive interview with one of IndyCar's newest drivers, Mick Schumacher. The son of seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher, Mick was the 2018 FIA Formula 3 European Champion and the 2020 FIA Formula 2 Champion. Schumacher raced in Formula 1 with Haas F1 from 2021 to 2022. Most recently, Schumacher served as a reserve driver for Mercedes and McLaren before joining Alpine's World Endurance Championship program in 2024. Schumacher signed with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in the offseason and begins his IndyCar rookie season at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg February 26 to March 1. Martin also has exclusive interviews with Rahal Letterman Lanigan veteran driver Graham Rahal and Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
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PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 67 – IndyCar Championship Victory Lap Celebration with NTT IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou, team owner Chip Ganassi, Pato O'Ward, Scott Dixon, Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Lundgaard, Rookie of the Year Louis Foster and INDY NXT By Firestone Champion Dennis Hauger October 7, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin attended the 2025 IndyCar Championship Victory Lap ceremony in Indianapolis a few weeks ago for Pit Pass Indy and returned with another impressive episode. Martin has exclusive interviews with 2025 NTT IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou, team owner Chip Ganassi, second-place Pato O'Ward, third-place Scott Dixon, fourth-place Kyle Kirkwood, and fifth-place Christian Lundgaard. Also, exclusive interviews with 2025 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Louis Foster and 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Champion Dennis Hauger. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 64 – Heading into the offseason with Pato O'Ward, Scott Dixon, Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Lundgaard, Rinus VeeKay, Josef Newgarden, Callum Ilott and Nolan Siegel September 16, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty more to unpack in the latest Pit Pass Indy as IndyCar heads into the offseason with a flurry of big announcements, including a proposed race in Mexico City will not be part of the 2026 schedule because of a variety of reasons. In addition to the IndyCar news, Martin has exclusive interviews with Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren, Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, Rinus VeeKay of Dale Coyne Racing, Callum Ilott of Prema and Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
La Fórmula 1 encara la última parte de la temporada y vuelve de vacaciones en Zandvoort, como bien se ha explicado en el primer episodio de la semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1. Pero, por otro lado, este fin de semana viene fuerte con mucho motor: WRC y el último duelo en la Indy nos mantendrán más que entretenidos cuando tenemos que volver a la rutina. Un nuevo Rally. En primer lugar, este fin de semana disfrutaremos de un nuevo Rally que entra en el WRC, el de Paraguay. Nuevo para todos y, precisamente, en medio de la brutal lucha que se está dando por el Campeonato del Mundo con 4 pilotos optando a todo y, entre ellos, el rey Sebastian Ogier. La prueba se desarrollará sobre caminos característicos de la región, con tramos técnicos y exigentes que pondrán a prueba tanto la resistencia de los vehículos como la adaptación de los pilotos. La elección de neumáticos, las condiciones de los tramos y la gestión de la mecánica serán claves en un rally que promete ser muy competitivo. La Indy: fin de curso. La Indy concluye este fin de semana su temporada con una carrera en un trioval, el de Nashville, un superspeedway, donde puede pasar de todo. Una pista que suele encantar a los fanáticos. El campeonato está ya resuelto, pues Palou ya tiene el título, pero, con las vacaciones de por medio, en el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 quedaba por repasar las dos carreras anteriores, Portland, y la del fin de semana pasado, en Milwaukee, cosa que se hace en este episodio. Portland: tercer Campeonato para Palou. En Portland, Alex Palou aseguró su tercer campeonato consecutivo y el cuarto en cinco años, consolidándose como uno de los grandes de la categoría. Aunque Pato O’Ward intentó mantener vivas sus opciones, un problema mecánico lo apartó de la lucha. La carrera fue vibrante, con 242 adelantamientos y una batalla final en la que Will Power rompió la sequía de victorias de Penske desde 1999, logrando un triunfo muy emotivo. Palou, que había remontado con gran determinación, terminó tercero, asegurando además su novena carrera consecutiva en el podio. Milwaukee, doloroso. En Milwaukee, la estrategia y los neumáticos Firestone marcaron la diferencia. Alex Palou dominó gran parte de la prueba, liderando 199 de las primeras 221 vueltas, pero una bandera amarilla y la decisión de no cambiar neumáticos jugaron en su contra. Christian Rasmussen, apostando por gomas nuevas, avanzó desde la séptima posición hasta conquistar su primera victoria en la serie. Palou se quedó sin la posibilidad de lograr su novena victoria del año, pero aun así cerró un campeonato histórico, uniéndose a nombres legendarios como Foyt, Unser y Andretti. Qué esperar de Nashville. Con la temporada llegando a su fin en Nashville, Palou ya es campeón y buscará igualar registros históricos de victorias, mientras otros pilotos como O’Ward, Dixon y Lundgaard luchan por los puestos de honor. Será lo último que veamos – salvo que nos enganche la Nascar – de motor en el fin de semana, pero, seguro, no llegaremos cansados a ver uno más de los espectáculos del Campeón. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 60 – Deep Dive with James Hinchcliffe of FOX Sports. Also, Will Power, Conor Daly, Marcus Ericsson, Christian Lundgaard and INDY NXT drivers Dennis Hauger, Caio Collet, and Lochie Hughes August 19, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty of storylines, and even more interviews, in the latest episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has an exclusive “Deep Dive” interview with James Hinchcliffe of FOX Sports. Also, exclusive interviews with Team Penske's Will Power, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren and INDY NXT By Firestone drivers Dennis Hauger of Andretti Global, Caio Collet of HMD and Lochie Hughes of Andretti Global. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
A pesar de que el fin de semana pasado no tuvimos Fórmula, pudimos disfrutar, y mucho, del deporte del motor. Excelente carrera de la Indy en Road America, con una victoria hiper-trabajada de Palou. Y, si nos quedábamos con ganas de más, teníamos MotoGP, que también nos dio dos carreras (la sprint del sábado y la larga del domingo) que nos volvieron locos por su acción en pista. Pero en el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 toca hablar de coches, de los que vimos en Wisconsin y de los que veremos en Austria y en Grecia el próximo fin de semana. Qué podemos esperar en Austria. La Fórmula 1 regresa a Europa en Austria, en el Red Bull Ring, un trazado rápido, técnico y de corta duración, en el que la estrategia de neumáticos y la climatología serán factores determinantes. Se espera una carrera competitiva en un circuito que, pese a su sencillez aparente, exige precisión milimétrica. Y que nos encanta por sus cambios de elevación. Este año, por otra parte, volvemos al formato tradicional en Austria, que había visto sus últimas carreras disputarse con el formato sprint. Así, tendremos entrenamientos libres el viernes a las 13:30h y a las 17:00h; así como el sábado a las 12:30h. También el sábado podremos disfrutar de una siempre entretenida clasificación en Spielberg, a las 16:00h. El domingo, la carrera dará comienzo a las 15:00h. Road America: Palou vuelve a la victoria. El pasado fin de semana, en la Indycar, Álex Palou volvió a demostrar su clase imponiéndose en una carrera caótica y estratégica, sumando su sexta victoria en nueve pruebas y consolidándose como líder indiscutible del campeonato 2025. Road América es uno de nuestros circuitos favoritos, por la belleza del entorno, pero también por lo exigente. Palou partía segundo con neumáticos duros, y cayó al séptimo lugar en la primera vuelta, pero supo mantener la calma y avanzar con inteligencia. Aprovechó errores y accidentes de rivales como Kirkwood, Power, McLaughlin o Newgarden, para escalar posiciones y situarse en cabeza entre quienes seguían la estrategia convencional. La carrera vio un montón de ‘caution’, que hicieron que muchos pilotos tuvieran que cambiar la estrategia inicial escogida por sus equipos. Algunos, como Dixon o O’Ward, optaron por una estrategia alternativa que no acabó de funcionar. Otros, como Kirkwood o Lundgaard, intentaron alargar su permanencia en pista para evitar una cuarta parada. Palou, sin embargo, mantuvo su ritmo, ejecutó una estrategia impecable y supo adaptarse a las circunstancias con maestría. Bueno, en realidad, lo que lleva haciendo toda la temporada. El podio lo completaron Felix Rosenqvist, que logró su mejor resultado del año, y Santino Ferrucci, que remontó desde la 18ª posición, dedicó el podio a Marlyne Sexton, recientemente fallecida, y protagonizó una simpática escena con los aficionados, tras la carrera. Kirkwood y Armstrong cerraron el top 5. Dixon fue noveno tras liderar brevemente, mientras que el equipo Penske vivió una jornada desastrosa, con Power, McLaughlin y Newgarden lejos de los puestos de honor. O’Ward, por su parte, fue 17º y pierde terreno en la clasificación general. Con esta victoria, Palou lidera el campeonato con 93 puntos de ventaja sobre Kirkwood, seguido por Dixon y Rosenqvist. La próxima cita será en Mid-Ohio, dentro de dos semanas, donde Palou buscará acercarse aún más a un título que parece tener bien encaminado. WRC, en la nubes del Acrópolis. Llegamos este fin de semana, al Rally Acrópolis, una de las pruebas más duras (y más vistosas) del calendario WRC. Y vuelve con sus tramos polvorientos, técnicos y de alta exigencia mecánica. Las altas temperaturas y las pistas de tierra con grandes rocas suponen un desafío tanto para los pilotos como para las máquinas. La resistencia, saber cuidar - dentro de lo posible - del coche y la elección de neumáticos serán claves, en una prueba que pondrá a prueba tanto el temple de los favoritos como la fiabilidad de sus equipos. Así, con la Indy ofreciendo unos espectáculos soberbios, y con la F1 y el WRC listos para volver al ruedo, el verano automovilístico ya está aquí y promete no dar tregua. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 44 – Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Preview with Scott Dixon, Colton Herta, Christian Lundgaard, Santino Ferrucci, Christian Rasmussen and Sting Ray Robb June 12, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin races into St. Louis with this fast-paced preview of the June 15 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis on this bonus episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with all six-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Andretti Global star Colton Herta, Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Christian Rasmussen of ECR and Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 38 – 109th Indianapolis 500 Preview with Alex Palou, Pato O'Ward, Helio Castroneves, Kyle Larson, Christian Lundgaard, Takuma Sato and much, much more from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 22, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin is at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the entire “Month of May” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, culminating with the 109th Indianapolis 500 on May 25 chasing the major storylines for this special Indianapolis 500 Preview on Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with Takuma Sato of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing, Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Ed Carpenter of ECR, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Devlin De Francesco of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Kyle Larson of Arrow McLaren and his father Mike Larson, Callum Ilott of Prema Racing, Helio Castroneves and Marcus Armstrong, both from Meyer Shank Racing, as they prepare for the 109th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500 Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental is prepared for a big Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 109thIndianapolis 500. We will have regular and bonus episodes all month, thanks to our friends from Penske Truck Rental and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grandstand tickets are now sold out for the 109th Indianapolis 500 on May 25. Penske Truck Rental and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway want to thank the loyal fans for making this the first sold-out Indianapolis 500 since the 100th Indy 500 in 2016. General admission tickets for the infield remain so get yours soon to see all the dramatic and exciting action of the Indianapolis 500.
Brent and Annie interviewed INDYCAR driver Christian Lundgaard to discuss the 109th running of THE Indianapolis 500.
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 31 – More from Indy 500 Open Testing with 100th Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi, Christian Lundgaard, Graham Rahal and Santino Ferrucci April 29, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the two-day Indy 500 Open Test at on Wednesday April 23 and Thursday April 24 and recaps the major storylines on Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with the winner of the 100th Indianapolis 500, Alexander Rossi, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Rinus VeeKay of ECR and Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500 As the “Month of May” begins, we will have a bonus episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with more from the Indy 500 Open Test later this week.
The Boys are back! Cat hair and Tony Kanann. New Indycar museum. The trials and tribulations of RLL. The Katherine Legge controversy and what it means. 3 races in, what can be said about IC and F1? Alarm bells ringing? Solutions...Honda leaving? Lundgaard and what he needs to do now. Picks for Barber. @hiroindycar
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 28 – More from the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with 6-time Long Beach winner Al Unser, Jr, 2-time Long Beach winner Will Power, Dale Coyne Racing teammates Rinus VeeKay and Jacob Abel, and Arrow McLaren driver Christian Lundgaard April 17, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has another packed episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental from the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 13. Martin has exclusive interviews with racing legend Al Unser, Jr, who was known as “The King of Beach” for winning the Long Beach Grand Prix a record six times in his career. Two-time Long Beach winner Will Power of Team Penske joins the show as well as the two drivers at Dale Coyne Racing including Rinus VeeKay and rookie Jacob Abel. Arrow McLaren Racing driver Christian Lundgaard wraps up the list of interviews as he talks about his season, and the importance of heading to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for next week's two-day Indy 500 Open Test. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
Segundo episodio de la semana para el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1, que se centra esta vez en otras dos competiciones, no sólo en la Fórmula 1. Por un lado, el vistosísimo Rally de Kenia; por otro, la fabulosa carrera, sin un segundo de descanso para aburrirse, de la Indycar en Thermal, California. Montaña rusa en Kenya. La edición de 2025 del Rally de Kenya fue una montaña rusa: al principio, todo parecía caer del lado de Hyundai, luego de Toyota y al final tuvimos mezcla de todo. Eso sí, brutal la victoria de Elfyn Evans (2ª consecutiva), que mantiene a la marca japonesa en el Olimpo de este rally, y que se está mostrando con más confianza y seguridad que nunca. Sin embargo, la prueba no fue fácil para nadie: los problemas mecánicos, los errores, las salidas de pista, el fes fes, el aquaplanning y los pinchazos dieron duro a todos. Como siempre, un rally que no deja indiferente, sin duda. En resumen: una prueba que parece que pertenece a Toyota, pero que no le fue mal tampoco a los Hyundai, que ocuparon el segundo y el tercer puesto en el podio. Por cierto: los trofeos del Rally, quizás los más bonitos de todo el año, no sólo del WRC, sino de todas las competiciones deportivas de motor. Thermal: Territorio Palou. Y no pudimos terminar el fin de semana de mejor manera: si la carrera de Fórmula 1 en China había sido muy buena y el final de Rally de Kenya, espectacular, lo de la Indycar y Palou en Thermal fue la guinda del pastel. Así uno no se cansa nunca de coches. Thermal, carrera que el año pasado fue de exhibición, este año ha sido también una exhibición, pero de Alex Palou. Antes de empezar la carrera ya lo avisó su jefe, Chip Ganassi: “de Palou sólo hemos visto el inicio de una carrera llena de éxitos”. Aquí tuvimos que frotarnos los ojos con un Palou de otro planeta (es el Max Verstappen en Estados Unidos, vamos), que ganó la carrera en el último stint, cuando todo apuntaba a un doblete de Arrow McLaren con O’Ward y Lundgaard incontestables. Pero una estrategia excelente con las gomas blandas, más un Palou implacable cambiaron todo el panorama en las últimas 15 vueltas de la carrera. Qué manera de cuidar las gomas y, al mismo tiempo, ganar tiempo a sus rivales vuelta tras vuelta… un auténtico espectáculo. Este próximo fin de semana toca descansar de las 4 ruedas (aunque tendremos MotoGP en el COTA, y estamos deseando volver a ver a Márquez con una moto competitiva en “su feudo”). Pero el siguiente, para comenzar bien el mes de abril, vuelve la acción y, además, tendremos ERC en Córdoba, con el Sierra Morena, donde veremos caras muy, muy conocidas. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Two stars of IndyCar's season opener join this week's episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast, with Christian Lundgaard and Will Buxton joining the show.There was plenty of talk surrounding Lundgaard and what he'd be able to achieve entering a McLaren team built around Pato O'Ward, and he discussing that and the expectation he placed on himself before his eighth-place finish which was basically the worst result possible in a weekend that could have been even better.He discusses his affinity with Barber after a recent test and his transformation there in 2023, plus how the epic first weekend impacts his season expectations.Buxton joins off the back of making his debut as Fox's lead commentator for the IndyCar Series. He breaks down how the first weekend went with behind the scenes insight, talks about what to expect for the rest of 2025 and talks season and St Pete storylines with host Jack Benyon.LAST CHANCE: Get 90% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, X and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two stars of IndyCar's season opener join this week's episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast, with Christian Lundgaard and Will Buxton joining the show. There was plenty of talk surrounding Lundgaard and what he'd be able to achieve entering a McLaren team built around Pato O'Ward, and he discussing that and the expectation he placed on himself before his eighth-place finish which was basically the worst result possible in a weekend that could have been even better. He discusses his affinity with Barber after a recent test and his transformation there in 2023, plus how the epic first weekend impacts his season expectations. Buxton joins off the back of making his debut as Fox's lead commentator for the IndyCar Series. He breaks down how the first weekend went with behind the scenes insight, talks about what to expect for the rest of 2025 and talks season and St Pete storylines with host Jack Benyon. LAST CHANCE: Get 90% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are in the middle of the agonizing gap between the first two races of the 2025 IndyCar season, but never fear as Conor Daly and Chase Holden are back with more Speed Street. Big news hits the motorsports world as Formula One announces that Cadillac will join the paddock in 2026, establishing itself an American-based team. The development could have serious implications for the future of IndyCar, as both Alex Palou and Colton Herta have been brought up as possible pilots for the team. The guys also chat about this week's test at Barber and the upcoming test schedule for the rest of the IndyCar paddock.Christian Lundgaard joins the show on his way to the Barber test to chat about what he and the Arrow McLaren team hope to learn for the upcoming road course events. He touches on the season opener at St. Pete and how it helped his confidence for the year to lead some laps, as well as his first impressions of his new teammates Pato O'Ward and Nolan Siegel. The guys also chat about the connection between the McLaren IndyCar and Formula One teams, and how the information shared has helped the relatively new IndyCar outfit be competitive in a short amount of time. The conversation also covers tire strategies, 2025 season goals and off-track golf games.
PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 15 – Kicking Off the 2025 IndyCar Series Season with FOX Sports Will Buxton and drivers Marcus Ericsson, Christian Lundgaard and Graham Rahal February 28, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin helps IndyCar kick off the 2025 season with this special Bonus Edition of Pit Pass Indy from St. Petersburg, Florida. Martin has exclusive interviews with the FOX Sports booth of Will Buxton, James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell as FOX Sports begins its first season as the television home of the NTT IndyCar Series. Also, Martin has exclusive interviews with Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren and Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 9 – Catching up with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O'Ward and Nolan Siegel February 4, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin races into 2025 with exclusive, in-depth interviews with two of the three drivers at Arrow McLaren. IndyCar star Pato O'Ward of Monterrey, Mexico and 20-year-old Nolan Siegel of Palo Alto, California join Martin for exclusive interviews on Pit Pass Indy. Christian Lundgaard of Denmark rounds out the three-driver team and will be featured on a future episode of Pit Pass Indy. Arrow McLaren features one of the youngest teams in IndyCar as O'Ward is 25, Lundgaard 23 and Siegel is just 20. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500 Later this week, we'll have a special “Bonus Edition” of Pit Pass Indy featuring all three drivers from Andretti Global – Colton Herta, Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood so be on the looking for that.
September 24, 2024 Show host Bruce Martin has an exclusive interview with Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles as IndyCar has implemented a Charter System for its teams effective immediately. Miles explains the Charter Systems on this edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin also has exclusive interviews with Christian Lundgaard, as he bids farewell to Hy-Vee as he moves over to Arrow McLaren in 2025, David Malukas, who leaves Meyer Shank Racing for AJ Foyt Racing in 2025, and Juncos Hollinger Racing drivers Romain Grosjean and Conor Daly. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 44 – IndyCar Returns to The Milwaukee Mile with Scott Dixon, Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Lundgaard, Nolan Siegel and promoter Shari Black August 29, 2024 Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental show host Bruce Martin has a bonus edition this week to preview the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s on August 31 and September 1. It's IndyCar's return to The Milwaukee Mile for the first time since 2015. Martin has exclusive interviews with six-time NTT IndyCar Series champion and 2009 Milwaukee winner Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren and an in-depth feature with Milwaukee Mile promoter Shari Black, the Executive Director and CEO of the Wisconsin State Fair. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 34 – Bonus Edition Hy-Vee Race Weekend at Iowa Preview with 6-time Iowa winner Josef Newgarden, Hy-Vee driver Christian Lundgaard, Will Power, Bobby Rahal, Colton Herta and Penske Corporation President Bud Denker July 11, 2024 Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental and Hy-Vee show host Bruce Martin has an extra Bonus edition of the show this week as IndyCar heads to Iowa Speedway for the big Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa. This week's show features exclusive interviews with six-time Iowa Speedway race winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, Hy-Vee driver Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Will Power of Team Penske, Colton Herta of Andretti Global and Penske Corporation President Bud Denker leading into this weekend's Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! And for all your shopping needs, be sure to visit your local Hy-Vee – where there's a helpful smile in every aisle. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500
Hard to be a podcaster these days. You record an episode and all hell breaks loose. The Boys do their best to stay on top. Poor ratings. Mid-Ohio predictions. Laguna review and commentary. NTT data. The Cheater. Rossi out. Lundgaard in. Bobby Rahal, King of the Mountain. F1. The word "retard". Dutch film. Hybrid hopes. @hiroindycar
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Tonight on Trackside, Curt and Kevin talk about Alexander Rossi being let go from Arrow McLaren and being replaced by Christian Lundgaard. Curt talks about how regularly McLaren shifts their drivers, and what this means for Rossi's future in IndyCar. Kevin talks about the reason why this driver change came about, and how long this has been in the works. The two talk about Prema Racing, and if Rossi will end up there, and who his teammates could be. They are also considering going to Rahal. Kevin talks about getting hired vs getting hired with a big check behind you. Later in the the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about a funny tweet from Scott McLaughlin, and they go through every driver change at McLaren and why the drivers were changed. Kevin reads some tweets, and brings up some comments from drivers and fans about the move. They also talk about the possibility of Juri Vipps joining IndyCar. To round out the first hour, Kevin previews things to come in the second hour of the show. In the second hour of the show, Kevin talks about the upcoming race at Mid-Ohio and Ganassi's dominance at the track. They talk about the new hybrid engine, and how much of a difference it will make in terms of the racing itself. Kevin talks about how fuel mileage effects the new hybrids, and what will change about pit strategy. Kevin talks about the practicality of a hybrid, and how it is more appealing than all electric, and how electric cars are fading in popularity. Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt head to the X Box to answer more listener questions, mostly about the hybrid engine and what listeners are wondering about it. They also talk about the possibility of IndyCar racing at the Glen with IMSA, and COTA with NASCAR. They talk about the temperature at Honda, and the possibility of Honda pulling out of IndyCar, or continuing with the series. They also talk about if Ed Carpenter's Team will get bought out by other charters due to lack of sponsorship. Kevin ends the show talking about IMSA silly season, and driver free agency in IMSA. He also talks about Robert Wickens testing a Formula E car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's episode: Christian Lundgaard will replace Alexander Rossi in the no. 7 McLaren Chevrolet starting in 2025, a look at options for Rossi, our midseason IndyCar team grades, and a preview of Sunday's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio that will mark the hybrid era in IndyCar.
En el segundo episodio de la semana, el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 sigue preparando la llegada de la Fórmula 1 a Europa en esta temporada 2024. Pero además nos hablarán del espectacular Rally de Portugal y de la Indy en Indianápolis, que pudimos disfrutar el fin de semana pasado. Ímola, una pista sin grandes dificultades, pero muy técnica. Si en el primer programa se comentaba que el circuito Enzo e Dino Ferrari no presenta excesivas dificultades en cuanto fuerzas ejercidas sobre los neumáticos, lo mismo ocurre con los frenos. Según los técnicos de Brembo, la pista de Imola entra en la categoría de circuitos con un nivel medio de dificultad para los frenos. Es más fácil que el otro circuito italiano, el de Monza. En una escala del 1 al 5, Ímola obtiene una calificación de dificultad de 3. Además, no hay ni un solo punto en el que la deceleración se acerque o supere los 170 km/h y la distancia de frenado nunca llega a los 100 metros en ningún punto de la pista. Eso sí, hay dos secciones de frenado de 4,7 G. En total hay 10 secciones de frenado, de las cuales 3 son muy exigentes para los frenos, 4 son de dificultad media y las 3 restantes son ligeras. El punto más duro para los frenos es Rivazza (la curva 17), donde los coches llegan a 298km/h y tienes que frenar hasta los 135 km/h. Todo ello en una distancia de 92m. Es en ese punto donde se da esa deceleración máxima de 4,7 Gs. Aún así, aunque las dificultades aparentes no sean muchas, debido a sus curvas, es una preciosa pista, muy técnica, que requiere de gran pericia por parte de los pilotos. Los horarios del fin de semana de Fórmula 1. Aunque, por otra parte, estaremos muy pendientes de la clasificación de la Indycar, la categoría que copará nuestra atención este fin de semana será la Fórmula 1. Si queremos seguir cada una de las sesiones, tendremos que estar atentos el viernes, a las 13:30h para los primeros libres y a las 17:00h para los segundos. El sábado disfrutaremos de la tercera sesión de entrenamientos a las 12:30h para preparar la clasificación a las 16:00h. El domingo la carrera arrancará a las 15:00h, y con un 50% de probabilidades de lluvia. El Rally de Portugal cautiva (y renueva). A pesar de no tener Fórmula 1, el fin de semana pasado estuvo bien intenso en lo que a motor se refiere. Primero, con un Rally de Portugal que fue, como de costumbre, un espectáculo y no defraudó a nadie, con victoria de Ogier y noticia de que esta prueba se mantiene en el Campeonato el año próximo. Rovanperä tuvo un accidente importante y la verdad que Fourmaux volvió a dejar una imagen bastante potente, lo mismo que Tänak. Tras esta prueba, Neuville sigue en cabeza en el campeonato, con 110 puntos, seguido de Evans con 86. Tras ellos, Tänak (79 puntos), Fourmaux (71), Ogier (70), Katsuta (49), Rovänpera (36) y Lappi (23). En cuanto a los equipos, ahora es Hyundai quien lidera, pero sólo por 4 puntos, frente a Toyota. M Sport Ford está a más de 100 puntos de Toyota. Palou se prepara para el “Big One”. En cuanto a la Indy, gran carrera en Indianápolis, muy peleada por parte de Palou, con un gran ritmo y una gran estrategia. Ojalá que el dominio se traduzca también en una victoria en las 500 millas de Indianápolis, de la que esta semana tendremos ya la clasificación. Con la victoria del pasado fin de semana, el español se pone en cabeza en el Campeonato, con 152 puntos, frente a los 140 de Power y los 127 de Dixon y Herta. 10ª victoria de su carrera. Lo que Alex Palou demostró el sábado (y demostró el año pasado) es que la acción del mes de Mayo en el Indianapolis Motor Speedway pasa por él. Y eso que cometió un error en la primera curva, sobreconduciendo, que hizo que patinara y que Lundgaard le pasara. Y estuvo delante durante 18 vueltas. Palou volvería a estar delante de todos ya en la vuelta 40, demostrando su aplomo y su superioridad. Hace dos años, Palou lideraba la Indy a mitad de carrera cuando una bandera amarilla le obligó a entrar en boxes. Eso le valió una penalización por entrar en un box cerrado, lo que le hizo caer hasta el final de la vuelta de cabeza. Palou remontó desde la 30ª posición hasta la 9ª. El año pasado, Palou casi arrasó en los dos eventos de la NTT INDYCAR SERIES en el IMS. Ganó la carrera en asfalto desde la pole y se quedó a las puertas de la victoria en las 500 Millas de Indianápolis, una carrera en la que también partió desde la Pole. La oportunidad de Palou de ganar la Indy se vio truncada entonces por un contacto en boxes con Rinus VeeKay. Una vez más, luchó y se conformó con un cuarto puesto después de haber liderado 36 vueltas. Y, aunque es cierto (y está demostrado, por él entre otros) que los Campeonatos se ganan con consistencia, está claro que Palou preferiría ganar las 500 Millas antes de lograr un tercer título consecutivo. ¡Ojalá y no tenga que renunciar a ninguna de las dos cosas! Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Phenomenal Podcast with my new friend Lindsey Lundgaard. Lindsey is the widow of Mitch Lundgaard. Mitch was a firefighter/EMT that was killed in the line of duty May 15, 2019. Lindsey came on to talk about Mitch, children, overcoming grief, moving forward, and giving back. We spoke about how people handle grief is many different ways, she handled a very tragic and complex situation with grace and compassion. She was very honest about how she felt at various moments in the last 5 years. I learned a lot and honored to share this story. Please check out the foundation
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Curt starts us off as Kevin finishes his play-by-play work on Peacock for the Indy NXT race, by recapping today's qualifying for the Sonsio Grand Prix. Alex Palou earns pole as Christian Lundgaard completes the front row. Colton Herta and Lundgaard were fastest in their respective practice sessions. Curt even dives into some play-by-play action of his own as Jacob Abel goes back-to-back and wins the Indy NXT race at the Indianapolis road course! Curt talks about the misfortunes of some drivers for today such as Graham Rahal and Colton Herta. Later in the show, Kevin and Curt, Kevin joins us as he gets done with his call on the Indy NXT race. They recap the race with Jacob Abel's second consecutive win and Jamie Chadwick earning her first podium in the series! They both talk about the driver's different tire strategy for qualifying and for tomorrow's race and who could be the biggest mover of the race, and if anyone could catch up to Alex Palou and Will Power. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Curt and Kevin make their race predictions for tomorrow's Sonsio Grand Prix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are back on Speed Street to recap IndyCar's Toronto race and preview Conor filling in for the No. 60 car at Iowa. The guys discuss an interesting penalty situation during the rain-filled qualifying session this past weekend, Romain Grosjean's string of bad races, and why Alex Palou didn't continue his dominance into this past weekend, give their milk, dog, and yikes awards including giving an honorable mention to a certain driver that needed a good race, and discuss their weekend podiums including a popular food phrase losing its trademark and Joey's huge NASCAR bet payout. FOLLOW THE SHOW & GET OUR MERCH: https://linktr.ee/speedstreetpod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show discussing the Christian Lundgaard capturing his first career NTT IndyCar Series win a couple days ago in Toronto, examine some of the other drivers that they expect to win a race at some point this season, and recap some of the individual performances of players in a good and bad way. Later in the first hour they give an update on who is filling in for Simon Pagenaud while he recovers from the scary accident he was in and highlight who is driving Ryan Hunter-Reay's car for Ed Carpenter Racing this weekend in Iowa. During the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt go over this weekend's schedule for the race in Iowa, spend some time discussing Alex Palou's race last weekend with him finishing second after a rocky start, and briefly look at some drivers that could be racing in the NTT IndyCar Series next season as a rookie. Later in the second hour of the show, Curt is joined by Joey Barnes of IndyCar.com to tell his story on how he got into IndyCar, shares his thoughts on who has the best chance of getting hot to make a push for first in the series, and examines some potential landing spots for drivers with open seats with various teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.