James Hinchcliffe
FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, file photo, Sebastien Bourdais, left, and Joao Barbosa walk back to their garage after a practice session during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bourdais spent a day in early November helping IndyCar fine-tune its newest safety innovation. Later that night, he learned he was likely losing his job with a year remaining on his contract. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Bourdais, Hinchcliffe casualties of cruel IndyCar offseason

Jenna Fryer Jan. 04, 2020 02:58 PM EST

Coyne hires Spanish driver Palou for full IndyCar season

Jenna Fryer Dec. 19, 2019 01:50 PM EST
Dale Coyne hired Spanish driver Alex Palou to drive the 2020 IndyCar season Thursday, the latest twist in a wild offseason of seat changes that has left a...

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2019, file photo, Sebastian Bourdais, of France, walks down pit road before the IMSA 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bourdais parted ways with Dale Coyne Racing on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, and will move from IndyCar to sports cars in IMSA in 2020. The announcement came after several weeks of negotiations between Coyne and Bourdais, who had a year remaining on his contract but support from engine provider Honda had been pulled for the Frenchman after Bourdais failed to score any manufacturer points in 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Bourdais to move to IMSA after split with Dale Coyne Racing

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 22, 2019 03:38 PM EST

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, talks with the media after failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinch-clipped: McLaren boss calls IndyCar change business

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 01, 2019 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, talks with the media after failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinch looks forward to maple syrup, an NHL game after firing

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 31, 2019 10:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
McLaren confirms Askew and O'Ward for 2020 IndyCar lineup

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 30, 2019 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP sources: Hinchcliffe to be replaced at new McLaren team

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 29, 2019 10:20 AM EDT

FILE - In a Tuesday, May 14, 2019 file photo, Colton Herta looks at his practice results during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. Herta is closing in on a deal to be pulled inside the Andretti Autosport camp as IndyCar drivers are getting a jump on their 2020 plans. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Herta continues to overshadow IndyCar championship race

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2019 06:02 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Conor Daly waves before an IndyCar auto race in Madison, Ill. Daly will get a live tryout for a ride next season when he fills in for Marcus Ericcson at Portland International Raceway this week. Daly's late substitution has sparked interest in free agency with drivers jockeying for any open seats in 2020. Daly has been without a full-time IndyCar ride the last two years. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Conor Daly gets tryout at Portland for 2020 IndyCar seat

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 30, 2019 03:44 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)
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

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2016, file photo, Sam Schmidt prepares to drive his modified Corvette in Las Vegas. McLaren will return to full-time IndyCar competition next season for the first time since 1979 in a partnership with existing team Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. Arrow Electronics will remain the team's title partner and team co-founders Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson will continue in their current leadership roles. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
McLaren to return to full-time IndyCar racing in 2020

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 09, 2019 08:27 AM EDT

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

Kurt Busch makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Jul. 17, 2019 02:27 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

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2019 04:08 AM EDT
NBA TORONTO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 25 points before leaving with a hamstring injury, Stephen Curry had 23 and the Golden State Warriors ran off...

The field takes the green flag at the start line during the second race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader in Detroit, Sunday, June 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Latest: Dixon wins Detroit Grand Prix career win No. 45

Jun. 02, 2019 01:16 PM EDT

Sebastien Bourdais, of France, shows damage to his car during the second race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader in Detroit, Sunday, June 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dixon wins Detroit Grand Prix after Queen Elizabeth II honor

By Larry Lage Jun. 02, 2019 12:28 PM EDT