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Meyer Shank Racing has replaced Tom Blomqvist with Helio Castroneves for the next two NTT IndyCar Series races in Detroit and Road America due to Blomqvist's disappointing performance. Blomqvist remains part of the team and may return to lead MSR's IMSA program in 2025. The team aims to improve their standings to secure a $1 million Leaders Circle contract.
The 108th Indianapolis 500 will take place on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring top contenders like Scott McLaughlin, Josef Newgarden, and Will Power. The race includes eight former winners, with severe weather potentially impacting the event. Key storylines include the intriguing Row 7 lineup with Marco Andretti, Helio Castroneves, and Scott Dixon, and the participation of Katherine Legge, the only woman in the race. The event will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock starting at 11 a.m. ET.
The 108th Indianapolis 500 will take place on Sunday with 33 drivers, including eight former winners and six rookies, competing. Helio Castroneves aims for a record fifth win, while Kyle Larson will race both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Team Penske drivers swept the top three qualifying spots. The race starts at 12:45 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC, with a chance of rain in the forecast.
The 108th Indianapolis 500 is filled with compelling storylines, including Team Penske's quest for dominance, Kyle Larson's attempt at the 'Double,' and various historical milestones. Key drivers to watch include Scott McLaughlin, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and defending champion Marcus Ericsson. The race also features notable anniversaries and potential records, such as Helio Castroneves aiming to become the oldest winner and Scott Dixon's pursuit of leading the most laps in 500 history.
Red Bull's Christian Horner met with Max Verstappen's manager following criticism from the driver's father, prompting speculation about Verstappen's future with the team. Meanwhile, Helio Castroneves revealed the livery for his 24th appearance at the Indy 500, and Ferrari junior driver Dino Beganovic explained a difficult start in the Formula 3 feature race. Additionally, former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen revealed health issues that led to his retirement, and Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds discussed the differences in budget between Formula 1 and Formula E.
RACER's Marshall Pruett, Santino Ferrucci, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Ron Ruzewski, and Helio Castroneves share their stories from the Indy 500, won by Josef Newgarden. Ferrucci drove AJ Foyt Racing to their best finish since 2000, while Castroneves shed a tear on his final slowdown lap. Penske's Caitlyn Brown became the first female crew member to win the Indy 500, and Penske engineer Luke Mason found immortality in only his sixth race. Marcus Ericsson slammed the final Indy 500 red flag call, while Newgarden said he felt like a "failure" before winning.
Tony Kanaan shed a tear when his longtime rival Helio Castroneves saluted him on the slowdown lap of his final race in the IndyCar career at the Indianapolis 500. Kanaan finished 16th after a last-lap battle with four-time winner Castroneves. He described himself as “grateful, relieved, happy, sad at the same time. There are so many emotions right now.” Kanaan said that he was relieved that his 22nd and final Indy 500 was run in front of the race’s biggest crowd since 2016, rather than the empty grandstands seen in 2020 – due to the COVID-19 pandemic – in what was supposed to be his final year.
The 107th running of the Indy 500 takes place on Sunday, with nine former winners and four rookies among the 33-car field. Pole winner Alex Palou recorded the fastest pole speed in race history, and the field average of 232.184 mph is the fastest all time. The race will be broadcast on NBC, with a pre-race show beginning at 11 a.m. ET. Actor Adam Driver will wave the green flag, while singer/songwriter Jewel will perform the national anthem. Helio Castroneves could become the first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 five times.