This morning, #IndyCar drivers talked about how off-season changes are making an impact here in St. Petersburg as the 2026 season gets underway.
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https://www.theapex.racing/2026/02/off-season-shifts-powering-indycar-teams-2026/

Grosjean credits Coyne engineering team with fast start

Considering how few laps Romain Grosjean has turned in IndyCar since departing the series at the end of 2024, there was no expectation for the returning Dale Coyne Racing driver to finish Friday at St. Petersburg sitting between Pato O’Ward, Josef Newgarden, and Scott Dixon on the timing board.Grosjean was...

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McLaughlin sets the benchmark in opening IndyCar practice at St. Petersburg

Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin got the 2026 IndyCar season rolling with the fastest time in Friday's practice session on the streets of St. Petersburg.

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Firestone's offseason tire tweaks draw early praise

Tires were a big talking point in the IndyCar paddock on Friday at St. Petersburg.Firestone’s offseason efforts to make its street course primary compound take longer to warm up and last longer before notable degradation sets in appeared to be achieved. Its new alternate compound also drew positive reviews, which...

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Practice 1 results have been added to the #FirestoneGP Race Report.
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https://www.theapex.racing/2026/02/2026-firestone-grand-prix-of-st-petersburg/#2026-firestone-grand-prix-of-st-petersburg-tab-1

Next up for #IndyCar is Practice 2, tomorrow morning at 9:35 a.m. ET. The session will be broadcast live on FS1.
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Scott Dixon explains what went wrong after crashing hard in first practice session for #IndyCar's Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. 💥
https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/scott-dixon-crashes-hard-in-opening-practice-for-grand-prix-of-st-petersburg/10800924/

Practice 1 results:
1. McLaughlin 1:01.1020
2. Rosenqvist
3. Kirkwood
4. Simpson
5. Ericsson
6. Palou
7. Armstrong
8. Rasmussen
9. Malukas
10. Lundgaard
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Checkered flag for Group B.
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