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IndyCar Gradebook: Gateway 500
IndyCar rounded off it's five-week road trip with a modern classic at Gateway, which saw Josef Newgarden uphold his status as king of the ovals. DIVEBOMB IndyCar Correspondent, Dan Jones, graded all 25 drivers' performances during the Gateway weekend.

Dan Jones
Jun 139 min read


NXT Gen Notebook: Rowe Show takes centre stage as record tumbles at Gateway
History was made in Indy NXT at World Wide Technology Raceway last weekend as Abel Motorsports’ Myles Rowe completed the series’ biggest-ever comeback drive.

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 108 min read


Winners and Losers: Gateway 500
Josef Newgarden scored a stunning victory in the Gateway 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis. He conquered his rivals and the ever-looming threat of rain to take the win over Marcus Ericsson and Christian Rasmussen. Who were the big winners and losers of IndyCar’s first oval race since the Indy 500? DIVEBOMB takes a look.

Morgan Holiday
Jun 95 min read


Wounded Newgarden “missing link” no more in Gateway win
It has been a tough few weeks for Josef Newgarden. But walking wounded, he delivered a statement win at Gateway.

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 88 min read


Palou’s Gateway pole “means a lot” as 15-year IndyCar streak ended
Álex Palou has become the first driver in 15 years to win four successive IndyCar poles - and he has done so on all four different track types.

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 74 min read


Palou storms to Gateway 500 pole in windy oval qualifying
Álex Palou delivered a commanding performance to secure pole for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, setting the fastest average of the day in a dramatic qualifying session. With Malukas, Rosenqvist and McLaughlin all pushing the limits, and Newgarden impressing through injury, the stage is set for a fierce battle under the lights at Gateway.

Hope Van Beek
Jun 64 min read


Malukas’ “mental reset” & processing Indy 500 heartbreak
David Malukas is hitting the reset button after a challenging Detroit Grand Prix, which followed a heartbreaking runner-up finish at the Indianapolis 500.

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 63 min read


IndyCar Preview: Gateway 500
Although the 'Month of May' has officially come to an end, IndyCar's packed race calendar certainly hasn't as the series embarks on its fifth consecutive on-track weekend as the show hits Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois, Race 9 of 18 in the 2026 IndyCar season.

Dan Jones
Jun 49 min read


IndyCar Gradebook: Gateway 500
Dan grades all 27 drivers performances from IndyCar's action at World Wide Technology Raceway in the Gateway 500

Dan Jones
Jun 18, 20259 min read


NXT Gen Notebook: Hughes heroics headline Gateway
Andretti Global’s Lochie Hughes secured a second victory in his first six Indy NXT races with a stunning late surge at World Wide Technology Raceway last Sunday. DIVEBOMB presents the story of the Indy NXT weekend…

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 18, 20257 min read


Winners and Losers: Gateway 500
Outside of Kirkwood’s first oval win, there were plenty of other wins and losses throughout the weekend. DIVEBOMB takes a look at some of the winners and losers from the Gateway 500 weekend.

Morgan Holiday
Jun 17, 20255 min read


From fire to podium: Rasmussen’s stunning career-best IndyCar day
Credit: Karl Zemlin Both figuratively and literally, IndyCar sophomore Christian Rasmussen was on fire under the lights at World Wide...

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 17, 20254 min read


Kirkwood ‘street merchant’ no more after first IndyCar oval win
With his first four IndyCar wins on street tracks, Kyle Kirkwood became known as a 'street course merchant'. But with a first oval victory at Gateway, Kirkwood now believes he can be looked at as a serious title contender.

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 16, 202510 min read


Kirkwood takes third win of the season at the Gateway 500
Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood took his second consecutive race win of the year, and his first IndyCar win on an oval track.

Morgan Holiday
Jun 16, 20254 min read


Power: IndyCar future likely to be decided after season
Will Power has admitted his IndyCar future will likely not be decided until after the season as his contract expires with Team Penske.

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 15, 20254 min read


IndyCar Preview: Gateway 500
Dan previews IndyCar's action at World Wide Technology Raceway, often known as Gateway, which hosts Round 8 of 17 in the 2025 season.

Dan Jones
Jun 13, 20257 min read


Scott Mclaughlin takes Pole ahead of title rivals at Gateway 500
In a weekend marred by engine penalties for the title contenders, Scott McLaughlin managed to take pole.
Fleur Rogerson
Aug 16, 20244 min read
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