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By Christopher DeHarde, IndyCar & Road to Indy Writer Fernando Alonso completed his rookie test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500.  The Spaniard ran 110 laps with a fastest lap of 222.548 mph (40.4408 seconds). To get to that speed, however, the two-time Formula One World Champion had to pass his rookie orientation at Indianapolis by running 10 laps between 205-210 mph, 15 laps between 210-215 mph and then 15 laps over 215 mph. The minimum number of laps to complete is 40Read More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief LONG BEACH, California – Andretti Autosport has announced that Jack Harvey will pilot a fifth car for the 101st Indianapolis 500. The two-time Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires championship runner-up will make his Verizon IndyCar Series debut in the No. 50 AutoNation Honda “The Indy 500 is easily the biggest race I have entered in my career so far,” said Harvey, the 2015 Freedom 100 winner at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “It is one of the most iconic races in the world and I feel extremely privilegedRead More

A new piece of racing history came to life today as reigning race winner Alexander Rossi and officials unveiled the colorful, coveted ticket for the 101st Indianapolis 500. Hulman & Company President and CEO Mark Miles and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles joined 100th Indianapolis 500 winner Rossi of Andretti Autosport during ceremonies at the Cummins Distribution Headquarters in downtown Indianapolis. The ceremony started a day of activities to mark 101 days from Race Day for this year’s edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Sunday, May 28Read More

By Josh Farmer, IndyCar Reporter Author’s note: This is part of a 10-part series discussing tracks around the world that I feel would be a good fit for the Verizon IndyCar Series. The opinions here are expressed solely of the author and not necessarily of the Motorsports Tribune. A market untouched by NASCAR but was once heavily used by IndyCar is the Pacific Northwest. At one time, the area featured two races on the calendar. One at a street circuit in Vancouver, British Columbia and the other at the Portland InternationalRead More

By Josh  Farmer, IndyCar Reporter Andretti Autosport and newly signed driver Takuma Sato both are looking to have the perfect marriage into the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series Season. For the Formula 1 competitor, he is joining a powerhouse team after a very hot and cold tenure at AJ Foyt Racing. Aside from a win at Long Beach in 2013 and briefly leading the series standings heading into the Indianapolis 500 that year, he has more than his fair share of bad luck. The 39-year-old Japanese driver has shown many flashes of greatness.Read More

By Josh  Farmer, IndyCar Reporter Takuma Sato will complete Andretti Autosport’s four-car lineup for the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series season. The Japanese driver will drive the No. 26 Honda in an effective driver swap with Carlos Munoz, who takes Sato’s spot at AJ Foyt Racing. Sato feels that the depth Andretti Autosport and the multiple engineering changes the team made in the offseason make it the ideal choice for him as he starts the next chapter of his career. “I am extremely excited that we were able to work out aRead More

By Josh Farmer, IndyCar Reporter Author’s note: This is part of a 10-part series discussing tracks around the world that I feel would be a good fit for the Verizon IndyCar Series. The opinions here are expressed solely of the author and not necessarily of the Motorsports Tribune. When it comes to quintessential American road courses, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California is one surely on many people’s list. The 2.238-mile road course hosted Indy car races from 1983-2004 under the CART and Champ Car banners. The track isRead More

By Josh Farmer, IndyCar Reporter Author’s note: This is part of a 10-part series discussing tracks around the world that I feel would be a good fit for the Verizon IndyCar Series. The opinions here are expressed solely of the author and not necessarily of the Motorsports Tribune. When it comes to more ovals on the Verizon IndyCar Series calendar the first track that comes to mind is Michigan International Speedway. Outside of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the 2-mile oval in Brooklyn, Michigan is probably one of the most iconicRead More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief Andretti Autosport have announced that they will extend its current partnership with Bryan Herta Autosports through the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series season. The duo came together at the start of this year in an effort to put Alexander Rossi in an Indy car, having seen the payoff after winning the historic 100th Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil back in May before placing 11th in the points standings. “We’re happy to have Bryan back with the team for 2017,” Andretti Autosport team owner Michael AndrettiRead More

By Josh Farmer, IndyCar Reporter SONOMA, Calif. – Ryan Hunter-Reay and sponsor DHL will remain with Andretti Autosport through the 2020 Verizon IndyCar Series Season. The team formally confirmed that the Texas product will remain with the team for four more seasons, making him set to drive for the team for 11 consecutive season. “I couldn’t be happier about this announcement and the opportunity to continue with Andretti Autosport as an ambassador for DHL,” Hunter-Reay said. “These next four years will take us to nearly a decade-long relationship with DHLRead More