Takuma Sato
FILE - In this April 24, 2019, file photo, IndyCar driver Fernando Alonso, of Spain, drives out of the pit area during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Alonso will once again attempt to complete motorsports' version of the Triple Crown with a return to the Indianapolis 500 in May with McLaren. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Alonso returns to McLaren for another shot at Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 25, 2020 01:57 PM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 file photo, Takuma Sato smiles as he is interviewed after winning the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. Takuma Sato will return to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing next season. Rahal said Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 it had picked up the option for next year on Sato(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Sato extends with Rahal, Herta moves to Andretti

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

Takuma Sato smiles as he is interviewed after winning the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Sato rebounds from Pocono to roll into Portland on high

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 29, 2019 12:29 PM EDT

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 10:26 AM EDT
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES BOJANGLES SOUTHERN 500 Site: Darlington, South Carolina. Schedule: Friday...

Josef Newgarden, bottom, leads early during the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Takuma Sato wins IndyCar stop at World Wide

By Ken Roberts Aug. 24, 2019 11:23 PM EDT

Newgarden wins IndyCar pole at Gateway, his third of season

By Ken Roberts Aug. 23, 2019 07:50 PM EDT
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Josef Newgarden won the pole for Saturday night's IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway. It was the second pole...

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Alexander Rossi gets set for qualifying for an IndyCar Series auto race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Rossi took a huge hit in the championship race last weekend when he was wrecked on the first lap at Pocono Raceway. But he’s not giving up with three IndyCar races remaining, and plans to race for wins beginning Saturday night, Aug. 24 at Gateway to climb back into the title picture. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Rossi eyes race wins to regain ground in IndyCar title chase

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 22, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Rahal team says data absolves Sato of blame for Pocono crash

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 20, 2019 06:45 PM EDT
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing did an internal review of the opening-lap crash at Pocono Raceway and absolved driver Takuma Sato of causing the accident. ...

Drivers led by Simon Pagenaud (22) enter Turn 1 after taking the green flag to start the IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Column: IndyCar and Pocono must make tough marriage decision

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 19, 2019 03:08 PM EDT

Drivers led by Simon Pagenaud (22) enter Turn 1 after taking the green flag to start the IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: Power wins shortened Pocono race marred by wreck

Aug. 18, 2019 03:15 PM EDT

Scott Dixon walks down pit road as inclement weather delays an IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Power wins shortened Pocono race marred by wreck, weather

By Dan Gelston Aug. 18, 2019 02:33 PM EDT

Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud unveils famed trophy in Paris

Aug. 05, 2019 04:43 PM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Simon Pagenuad became the first Indianapolis 500 winner to unveil his likeness on the iconic trophy outside the United States. Pagenaud...

Simon Pagenaud races his car during the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Newgarden dominates in IndyCar victory in Iowa

By Luke Meredith Jul. 20, 2019 07:14 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi passes the finish line during practice for the IndyCar Series auto race Friday, July 19, 2019, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Pagenaud wins 2nd straight pole at Iowa

By Luke Meredith Jul. 19, 2019 05:00 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud of France drives during practice sessions ahead of qualifying at the 2019 Honda Indy Toronto, in Toronto, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Simon Pagenaud wins pole for IndyCar race at Toronto

Jul. 13, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

Colton Herta takes Road America pole at record age of 19

By Chris Jenkins Jun. 22, 2019 05:44 PM EDT
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Colton Herta became the youngest pole winner in IndyCar history Saturday, topping qualifying at Road America with a lap of 1 minute, 42...

IndyCar drivers weigh risk, reward at exacting Road America

By Chris Jenkins Jun. 22, 2019 04:34 PM EDT
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — If someone built Road America today, it might look a lot different. The 4-mile, high-speed road course in central Wisconsin...

Josef Newgarden (2) leads Alexander Rossi (27) during the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Newgarden won the race. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Rossi chasing Newgarden for IndyCar lead after Texas duel

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 09, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

Scott Dixon gets fuel and tires during the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
The Latest: Newgarden gets 1st Texas win, 3rd of season

Jun. 08, 2019 09:22 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden (2) leads Alexander Rossi (27) during the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Newgarden won the race. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Josef Newgarden's 1st Texas IndyCar win is series-best 3rd

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 08, 2019 06:46 PM EDT