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IndyCar's 2026 schedule features key improvements such as better race spacing and the return of Milwaukee's doubleheader, while facing challenges like the absence of Mexico City due to the World Cup and potential new races in Washington, D.C. The series aims to enhance the fan experience and revisit iconic venues like Laguna Seca for future championships.
The 2026 INDYCAR season features 17 races starting in March with new venues including Phoenix, Arlington, and Markham, and concludes at Laguna Seca. The schedule includes a mix of oval, road, and street courses, with notable events like the Indianapolis 500 and Nashville night race, and excludes some previous venues like Toronto's Exhibition Centre and Iowa.
Ford has unveiled the 2025 Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon at Laguna Seca, featuring an all-naked carbon fiber exterior that reduces weight and enhances aesthetics, with a powerful 815-horsepower supercharged V8, and expected to cost around $400,000.
Porsche concluded its dynamic event tour for the GT4 e-Performance electric sports car at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where it was well received by fans. The car, which debuted at last year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, previews the next-generation 718 Cayman and Boxster and is set to launch as an all-electric model in 2025. With a maximum output of 1,072 horsepower and impressive performance capabilities, the GT4 e-Performance is based on the 718 GT4 Clubsport model and features 900-volt technology for fast charging. Porsche also showcased the Mission X Concept and Porsche Vision 357 Speedster, both electric vehicles, at the event.
Felix Rosenqvist secured pole position by a mere 0.01 seconds in the final race for McLaren at Laguna Seca, edging out Scott McLaughlin. Rosenqvist's lap time was almost 5 seconds faster than last year's pole position. Christian Lundgaard claimed third place in qualifying.
Colton Herta topped the crash-filled opening practice session at Laguna Seca for the IndyCar race, setting the fastest lap time ahead of Pato O'Ward and Alexander Rossi. The session was marred by multiple red flags due to incidents, including Romain Grosjean, Juri Vips, Scott McLaughlin, Agustin Canapino, and Will Power. Herta's Andretti Autosport teammate, Marcus Ericsson, finished fourth, while rookie Juri Vips impressed in sixth.
The Ganassi Cadillac held off the Porsche to win the IMSA race at Laguna Seca. Colin Braun's Meyer Shank Racing Acura took the lead at the start, but Pipo Derani's Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R passed him after a restart with 70 minutes to go. Renger van der Zande replaced Sebastien Bourdais in the Ganassi Cadillac and finished second, with Nick Tandy's Porsche in third. In GTD Pro, Jules Gounon's WeatherTech Mercedes won, while Kay van Berlo's BMW took the GTD class victory.