After his surprise Indianapolis 500 win Marcus Ericsson leads the IndyCar standings at halfway, and his closest rival is another unexpected name.
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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.
Newgarden grabs million-dollar prize bonus as title contenders hit trouble
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden’s victory brings him within 32 points of new championship leader Marcus Ericsson, while Will Power, Álex Palou, and Pato O’Ward lost ground.
Rossi grabs first pole position for three years at Road America
IndyCar
Posted onAlexander Rossi continued his recent resurgence in the IndyCar Series by capturing pole for this weekend’s Grand Prix of Road America.
“Time for a change”: The mystifying slump which prompted Rossi’s move to McLaren SP
IndyCar
Posted onThe 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner spoke about his pending separation from Andretti Autosport as his IndyCar winless drought approaches a three-year anniversary.
Power clings onto Detroit Grand Prix victory under pressure from Rossi
IndyCar
Posted onWill Power held off Alexander Rossi for a close victory in the final race around the Belle Isle Street Circuit.
Newgarden snatches last-second Detroit Grand Prix pole
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden became the seventh different pole sitter of 2022 and will start up front for the final race around the Belle Isle Street Circuit.
Narrow Indy 500 defeat “a tough pill to swallow” for O’Ward
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren SP driver Pato O’Ward said the “insane speed” Marcus Ericsson had at the end of the Indianapolis 500 was impossible to contain.
“No warning” before Grosjean’s race-ending 500 crash on a tough day for rookies
IndyCar
Posted onRomain Grosjean was one of several Indianapolis 500 newcomers who ended their day in the wall, but one who didn’t was controversially overlooked for top rookie honours.
Dixon’s wait for second Indy 500 win continues after “heartbreaking” error in pits
IndyCar
Posted onScott Dixon was short of words to describe his disappointment after a drive-through penalty for pit lane speeding cost him his second Indianapolis 500 win on Sunday.
Ericsson’s path from F1 backmarker to Indy 500 winner ‘shows hard work pays off’
IndyCar
Posted onFollowing his unsuccessful stint in Formula 1, Marcus Ericsson has redefined his legacy by winning the Indianapolis 500.
Ericsson repels last-lap attack from O’Ward to win Indianapolis 500
IndyCar
Posted onA late penalty for Scott Dixon opened the door for Marcus Ericsson, who held off Pato O’Ward in a final-lap shootout to win the Indianapolis 500.
Record-breaking speeds and wide-open field for 2022 edition of IndyCar’s biggest race
2022 Indianapolis 500 preview
Posted onWill Scott Dixon take an overdue second win? Could Helio Castroneves seal a record fifth? And how will Romain Grosjean fare on his debut? IndyCar’s biggest race is this weekend.
Dixon grabs pole position for Indy 500 with record-breaking run
IndyCar
Posted onScott Dixon scored his fifth career Indianapolis 500 pole position, with a record-breaking four-lap run averaging 234.046 mph (376.661 kph).
VeeKay leads rain-shortened first day of Indy 500 qualifying as speeds soar
IndyCar
Posted onRinus VeeKay led the first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 while rookies Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson made the cut for the pole position shoot-out.
“We’re right on the on the cusp of a big result”: Q&A with Williams junior Logan Sargeant
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams junior Logan Sargeant is the closest of any US driver to an F1 seat, racing in F2 this year. RaceFans asked him about his progress to the top.
FIA’s hold-up on approving more sprint races “surprised” teams
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA did not initially back Formula 1’s proposal to increase the number of sprint races to six next year, but teams believe it is inevitable.
Vettel doubts he’ll race at home again before his F1 career is over
2022 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel does not expect that he will race in Germany in Formula 1 again in his career despite rumours the event could return to the calendar.
Alfa Romeo making “rapid progress” with simulator – Bottas
2022 F1 season
Posted onValtteri Bottas says that Alfa Romeo have improved their driver-in-the-loop simulator at a “rapid” pace since he joined at the end of last season.
IndyCar drivers raise visibility concerns after Aeroscreen’s “first real test” in wet
IndyCar
Posted onAfter IndyCar’s first ever wet race with the Aeroscreen safety device, some drivers voiced concerns over lack of visibility in the wet.
Early slick tyre call set up Indy GP victory – Herta
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta credited his and his father Bryan Herta’s call to change to slick tyres after just two laps with putting him in position to win the 2022 Grand Prix of Indianapolis.