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IndyCar Weekly: Contracts, calendars and catching-up
There has been several IndyCar and Indy NXT news since their season finales at Laguna Seca and IndyCar Weekly provides you the round-up of all the stories on-and-off the track.

Dan Jones
6 days ago25 min read


AJ Foyt Racing signs Josh Pierson for 2027 IndyCar season
AJ Foyt Racing has announced the signing of Josh Pierson for the 2027 IndyCar Series season in the No.4 entry, as Pierson makes the step up from Indy NXT.

Evan Roberts
Oct 272 min read


A lack of high-speed ovals and no return to Washington: Breaking down IndyCar's 2027 calendar
IndyCar's latest calendar addition in Barcelona is the headline story in the 2027 calendar but what else can be taken away from the other 16 races that make up 2027?

Dan Jones
Oct 277 min read


Why IndyCar’s multi-year Barcelona venture presents a massive opportunity
In 2027, IndyCar’s first European race in two decades will serve as a significant growth opportunity. With the series bound for Barcelona, here’s why that is the case...

Archie O’Reilly
Oct 267 min read


IndyCar confirms final nine races of 2027 calendar
IndyCar has announced the second phase of its 2027 calendar, confirming the remaining nine races of the season, including a historic return to Europe with the addition of Barcelona to the calendar while the races at Nashville and Washington, D.C. have been dropped from the schedule.

Hope Van Beek
Oct 234 min read


IndyCar confirm race in Barcelona on multi-year agreement
For the first time since 2013, IndyCar will venture outside of North America after the series announced a multi-year deal with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, starting from 2027.

Dan Jones
Oct 233 min read


NXT Gen Notebook: Unlikely rookie Palou leads annual Indy NXT test at IMS
Newly crowned five-time IndyCar champion Álex Palou was the unlikely pace-setter in his first-ever outing in Indy NXT machinery in the annual Chris Griffis test.

Archie O’Reilly
Oct 173 min read


New and old cross over at Sebring in latest IR28 IndyCar test
IndyCar’s all-new Dallara IR28 returned to road-and-street course specification for a two-day test at the punishing Sebring International Raceway this week.

Archie O’Reilly
Oct 144 min read


Interview: Why Abbi Pulling “definitely wouldn’t say no” to Indy NXT after first test
Abbi Pulling has a fresh consideration to make when deciding her future plans following a successful first Indy NXT test with Andretti Global last month. Here's why...

Archie O’Reilly
Oct 38 min read


Inside Lundgaard & Ganassi’s “dream” multi-year IndyCar signing
After his shock Arrow McLaren exit, Christian Lundgaard has been picked up by Chip Ganassi Racing for their iconic No.9 car. This is the story of how the deal was struck.

Archie O’Reilly
Sep 3010 min read


Christian Lundgaard joins Chip Ganassi Racing on multi-year agreement
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has confirmed their signing of Christian Lundgaard, who will join the team for the 2027 season, taking over the No. 9 Honda following Scott Dixon's departure to Arrow McLaren.

Hope Van Beek
Sep 292 min read


Breaking down FOX’s big second-year IndyCar numbers boost
For the second successive season, FOX Sports has recorded significant IndyCar viewership growth in 2026. DIVEBOMB breaks down some of the key statistics…

Archie O’Reilly
Sep 184 min read


BREAKING: AJ Foyt Racing signs multi-year deal with Dennis Hauger
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that the 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger will pilot the No.14 car for 2027 onwards.

Morgan Holiday
Sep 162 min read


Daly “pumped” for full-time return to IndyCar in his first-ever multi-year deal
While IndyCar’s 2026 season was wrapping up on-track at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the look ahead to 2027 continued, as multiple drivers secured their seat on the grid for next season and beyond. One of those was the long-awaited driver announcement from Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR), who confirmed Conor Daly’s return to IndyCar after a year away from full-time competition.

Evan Roberts
Sep 153 min read


Kirkwood closes career-best IndyCar season with Monterey podium
Kyle Kirkwood ended his strongest IndyCar season yet with second place at the Grand Prix of Monterey, securing the same position in the championship after a controlled drive at Laguna Seca.
It was a well-deserved end to a season in which Kirkwood continued to build confidence and consistency, giving him plenty to be proud of as he looks ahead to the next challenge.

Hope Van Beek
Sep 156 min read


Rookie of the Year title "special" for Hauger despite "rollercoaster" season
After enduring a nervous wait in IndyCar's season finale, Dennis Hauger was crowned 2026 Rookie of the Year. But what does Hauger think of his season and how do things look for a return in 2027?

Dan Jones
Sep 115 min read


IndyCar Gradebook: Grand Prix of Monterey
Scott McLaughlin ended 2026 on the perfect note as he won IndyCar's season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. For one last time this year, DIVEBOMB IndyCar Correspondent Dan Jones graded how all 25 drivers fared in IndyCar's season finale.

Dan Jones
Sep 109 min read


Indy NXT champion interview: Inside Nikita Johnson’s title-winning season
Nikita Johnson was crowned the youngest-ever Indy NXT champion in 2026. The 18-year-old tells the inside story of his and Cape Motorsports' remarkable season.

Archie O’Reilly
Sep 915 min read


NXT Gen Notebook: Johnson crowned champion in fight to the finale
DIVEBOMB tells the story of how the final chapter of a season-long Indy NXT title battle unfolded, as the fight came down to the finale...

Archie O’Reilly
Sep 812 min read


“Never stopped believing” - How McLaughlin ended his two-year IndyCar win drought
Scott McLaughlin went two years and a total 35 races without an IndyCar win. But he has finished the 2026 season with a statement return to Victory Lane.

Archie O’Reilly
Sep 710 min read
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