DIVEBOMB unpacks the key events and stories from the opening weekend of the 2026 Indy NXT season.

After a self-described year of frustration and disappointment in 2025, Marcus Ericsson's 2026 season could not have gotten off to much of a better start after qualifying second for IndyCar's season opener on the Streets of St. Petersburg.

At Chip Ganassi Racing, Marcus Ericsson was renowned for his remarkable consistency. But where has that gone in two trying years with Andretti?

After 17 seasons with Penske, Will Power will embark on the biggest change in his IndyCar career in 2026 as he starts a new adventure with Andretti Global.

Six years ago, Max Taylor knew nothing of racing. But in 2026, he stands one step off IndyCar. This is his story.

After a dominant Indy NXT title-winning campaign, Dennis Hauger has stepped up to IndyCar with Dale Coyne Racing. This is the exclusive inside story of his move.

Dan gives you the round-up of IndyCar and Indy NXT news between the 2nd and 8th November including key contracts, champions being crowned and even more silly season.

Sebastian Murray suffered one of the biggest crashes in recent memory in Indy NXT at Mid-Ohio in July. He recalls the concussion he suffered and his recovery in the weeks after.

Andretti newbie Sebastian Murray topped Indy NXT's annual IMS test last week. He spoke to DIVEBOMB two days later...

Newly-named Andretti Global reserve driver Lochie Hughes got immediately down to business in his fresh role with his first IndyCar test last Monday.

Dennis Hauger took the big decision to move from F2 to Indy NXT in pursuit of IndyCar this year. And his 2025 season has turned into a memorable one...

With the championship wrapped up by Dennis Hauger, a gloves-off weekend beckoned at Nashville Superspeedway to round-out the 14-race Indy NXT season.

Indy NXT champion Dennis Hauger is working hard to try and find a landing spot in the IndyCar field for the 2026 campaign as the driver market ramps up.

Two-time IndyCar champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power will replace Colton Herta at Andretti Global for the 2026 season as Herta joins Cadillac Formula One Team as test driver.

Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for a role as test driver for Cadillac Formula One Team, which debuts as an 11th team on the F1 grid in 2026.

Heading to the penultimate round of the Indy NXT season at the Milwaukee Mile last weekend, Andretti Global rookie Dennis Hauger’s task was clear: beat HMD Motorsports rival Caio Collet and the championship was his with a race spare.

With Portland in the rearview mirror, the right-turn portion of the Indy NXT season is complete and only two races remain in 2025. DIVEBOMB tells the key stories…

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.

David Malukas insists there remain no updates on what his IndyCar future may hold amid continued links with a switch to Team Penske.

As IndyCar heads into the homestretch of its 2025 season, Round 14 at the iconic Laguna Seca circuit is underway. And it was an eventful opening practice session to begin the weekend’s proceedings on Friday…