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New IndyCar year, same Palou… or is he better again?
Álex Palou started his quest for an IndyCar four-peat with an emphatic win in St. Pete. So is he really still getting better again?

Archie O’Reilly
4 days ago8 min read


Palou steals win in IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Anyone who doubted that Álex Palou's generational run of form could continue into 2026 was proven wrong as he swooped in to take the win at the IndyCar season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Morgan Holiday
5 days ago4 min read


“Finally it’s over” - Palou dispute ends with Ganassi-McLaren settlement
Álex Palou is finally free of the contractual dispute which has marred him for three-and-a-half years after a settlement was reached between Chip Ganassi Racing and McLaren Racing.

Archie O’Reilly
7 days ago4 min read


What are the goals of IndyCar’s Phoenix open test?
Ahead of the series’ first race at the track since 2018, IndyCar returns to Phoenix Raceway for a two-day full-field test on the mile-long oval this week.

Archie O’Reilly
Feb 176 min read


Lawsuit-free Palou ‘relieved’ ahead of IndyCar four-peat attempt
One month from the start of the 2026 season, defending IndyCar champion and Indianapolis 500 winner Álex Palou is feeling a freedom he has seldom felt since 2022.

Archie O’Reilly
Jan 296 min read


The cultural keys behind Chip Ganassi’s historic IndyCar success
In 2025, Chip Ganassi Racing levelled Team Penske for the most IndyCar titles of all-time. At the heart of it, Álex Palou and the No.10 team delivered a legendary fourth championship-winning season.

Archie O’Reilly
Dec 31, 202510 min read


IndyCar Weekly: Testing, transfers and technical alliances
Dan gives you the round-up of IndyCar and Indy NXT news between the 18th and 25th October including testing, Indy NXT driver transfers and new Indy NXT teams

Dan Jones
Oct 25, 202516 min read


Winners and Losers: Music City Grand Prix
As the year comes to a close, DIVEBOMB takes a look at the winners and losers of IndyCar’s final race weekend in 2025.

Morgan Holiday
Sep 3, 20256 min read


McLaughlin praises Simpson after “best oval race” in IndyCar
Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin has heaped praise on Kyffin Simpson after an epic 11-lap battle to the finish for the final podium spot at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday.

Archie O’Reilly
Sep 1, 20257 min read


Home-hero Newgarden wins electrifying race in Music City
What a fantastic finale! Drama up front saw incidents aplenty with the lead changing hands numerous times throughout the race before Josef Newgarden would eventually be the one to grab the race with both hands and put a shine on a tumultuous season for both him and Team Penske.

Evan Roberts
Aug 31, 20256 min read


Ganassi shuts down rumours of Palou joining Red Bull F1
Chip Ganassi has firmly dismissed reports that newly-crowned four-time IndyCar champion Álex Palou could depart the series at the end of the season amid links to Red Bull Racing’s Formula One team.

Archie O’Reilly
Aug 26, 20256 min read


Why Milwaukee was Palou’s best IndyCar oval weekend yet
One would assume losing out on a dominant race win on Lap 235 of 250 would be a cause for considerable anguish. But Álex Palou was delighted with his best oval weekend to date...

Archie O’Reilly
Aug 26, 20258 min read


“It was everything” - Palou mastering IndyCar short oval craft
Álex Palou has previously seen short ovals as his biggest weakness. But the four-time champion has started to master the art.

Archie O’Reilly
Aug 23, 20255 min read


Palou secures sixth Pole Position of the season in dominant fashion
Álex Palou would once again prove to be the class of the field as not even a warm Wisconsin afternoon would faze the 2025 Champion who achieved a sixth Pole Position of the season in dominant fashion

Evan Roberts
Aug 23, 20254 min read


Winners and Losers: Grand Prix of Portland
Will Power became the fifth race winner of the 2025 IndyCar season after taking victory in the Grand Prix of Portland last weekend. He took the win over Christian Lungdaard and Álex Palou, who sealed his fourth IndyCar title with two races still to go.

Morgan Holiday
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Just how special has Palou’s 2025 IndyCar championship year been?
Alex Palou has delivered one of the all-time great IndyCar seasons in 2025. But just how historically special has it been?

Archie O’Reilly
Aug 11, 202510 min read


Power takes hard-won victory at Portland as Palou claims the title
Álex Palou claimed his third consecutive title, wrapping up the championship battle with a third place finish at the Grand Prix of Portland as Pato O'Ward dropped out of contention.

Morgan Holiday
Aug 10, 20254 min read


Arrow McLaren “breaking curses” in IndyCar - Portland qualifying reaction
IndyCar’s final road course qualifying session of 2025 has ended with the same team leading the way that headed the field for the first road course event of the season. DIVEBOMB details the reaction from the lead drivers

Archie O’Reilly
Aug 9, 20259 min read


The big IndyCar record Palou could still break this year
Álex Palou has eight race wins so far in the 2025 IndyCar seasons. That’s a feat he’s tied for completing with IndyCar legends Al Unser Jr., Sebastien Bourdais, Michael Andretti and Tony Bettenhausen.

Morgan Holiday
Aug 7, 20254 min read


On the brink: How Palou elevated his historic season at Laguna
Álex Palou is now on the brink of a fourth IndyCar title after his eighth win of this historic 2025 season. He has elevated it to yet another level at Laguna Seca.

Archie O’Reilly
Jul 28, 202510 min read
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