Recording-breaking pole-winner Alex Palou leads a packed field of Indianapolis 500 victory candidates from Ganassi, McLaren, Penske and many more.
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Motorsport has been a lifelong interest for RJ, both virtual and ‘in the carbon’, since childhood. RJ picked up motorsports writing as a hobby in 2014, which then blossomed into a more regular endeavour by 2017 – where he established a reputation for offering in-depth coverage of Japanese motorsports, in particular the Super GT Series and the Super Formula Championship, which was scarcely seen in western publications. American open-wheel racing has been a part of RJ’s interest in motorsport, and in 2021, he joined RaceFans as a writer covering the IndyCar Series.
Wilson taken to hospital but “doing well” after Monday practice accident
IndyCar
Posted onStefan Wilson was taken to hospital after he and Katherine Legge crashed together during Monday practice for this weekend’s Indianapolis 500.
‘We weren’t good enough’: Rahal parses the emotions of failing to make the Indy 500
IndyCar
Posted onGraham Rahal struggled to find the words to describe his Indy 500 qualifying miss, while Jack Harvey said making the field was ‘not a moment for celebration’.
Palou wins pole position in a record-breaking Indy 500 qualifying shootout
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou will start from pole position in the 107th Indianapolis 500, heading up a record-setting front row with Rinus VeeKay and Felix Rosenqvist.
Rahal bumped from Indianapolis 500 field after last-minute Harvey heroics
IndyCar
Posted onIt was jubilation for Jack Harvey and devastation for Graham Rahal, who was bumped from the field of the Indy 500 in a dramatic Last Chance qualifying session.
Rosenqvist leads first day of Indy 500 qualifying, Rahal headlines last row shootout
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren led the field on the first day of qualifying for next weekend’s Indy 500 with Felix Rosenqvist quickest ahead of Alexander Rossi.
A refresher on the Indianapolis 500’s unique two-day qualifying format
IndyCar
Posted onPole shootouts, last chance qualifiers, priority lanes, and bumping – here’s RaceFans’ guide to the qualifying format to the 2023 Indianapolis 500.
Race winner, points leader: Is this really a driver who needs a change of team?
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou scored another crushing win for Ganassi last weekend. Does the slim chance of an F1 drive really make McLaren a better option for him?
Zhou expects Alfa Romeo’s Imola upgrade will be worth “a few tenths”
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlfa Romeo are “struggling” for pace in corners and straights but have an upgrade package planned for this weekend’s race.
Palou sees off Lundgaard and McLaren trio for emphatic Indianapolis GP win
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou romped to victory at the Indianapolis Grand Prix ahead of the chasing McLaren drivers and pole winner Christian Lundgaard.
Lundgaard narrowly beats Rosenqvist for first IndyCar pole position
IndyCar
Posted onFormer F2 racer and Alpine junior Christian Lungaard took his first IndyCar pole position by three thousandths of a second after Felix Rosenqvist slipped up on his last lap.
Why McLaren are “slightly happier” after debut of long-awaited upgrade
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren began 2023 on the back foot with their MCL60, but a new upgrade introduced in Baku may have put them on the right path, says team principal Andrea Stella.
Albon “maximised most races this year” despite single point scored to date
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon believes he’s getting the most available from Williams’ car this year, despite only scoring one point so far.
A sign the upgrades worked? Ferrari see an upside to Leclerc’s Miami crashes
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc had two crashes in as many days in Miami, but Ferrari suspect it was “ironically a testament to what we’ve done to improve the car.”
Red Bull ‘surprised other teams under-delivered’ with their 2023 cars
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner admitted he is surprised rival teams failed to match their off-season development gains.
Magnussen explains change which reversed his fortunes in qualifying
2023 F1 season
Posted onKevin Magnussen ended a poor run of qualifying results against his team mate by taking fourth on the grid for the Miami Grand Prix.
F1’s driver intros are right for US market but wouldn’t work at Silverstone – Horner
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1’s much-maligned new driver introduction ceremony which debuted at the Miami Grand Prix has been defended by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Hamilton expands his support team after split from Cullen
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has revealed the changes made to his inner circle after recently separating from long-term physiotherapist Angela Cullen.
F1 drivers say Miami track tweaks made it “much better” for racing
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onF1’s first Miami GP took place in 2022 on a track that was brand new, but crumbled in the heat. How did drivers find the upgraded 2023 track?
Paddock Diary: 2023 Miami Grand Prix
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onRaceFans’ American correspondent RJ O’Connell gives his verdict on Formula 1’s return to Miami for its second grand prix.