The Inside Line

IndyCar has a growth opportunity as it launches racing in Barcelona over the next decade. IndyStar's Zion Brown and Aaron Ferguson explain those opportunities, beyond Alex Palou, along with the 2027 schedule release, the latest in silly season and more.

Christian Lundgaard is free to work with Chip Ganassi Racing after his signing, but Scott Dixon must wait till 2027 to work with Arrow McLaren. Should that change in lieu of Will Power's slow start at Andretti Global? IndyStar's Zion Brown and Aaron Ferguson discuss that, talk more about Lundgaard's move, a silly season update and more.

From AJ Foyt Racing to Team Penske and every team in-between, IndyStar's Zion Brown and Aaron Ferguson give their grades for the 2026 IndyCar season.

AJ Foyt Racing signed 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger to pilot the No. 14 car, leaving uncertainty for its second seat with Santino Ferrucci, Caio Collet and other options. IndyStar motorsports insider Zion Brown and sports editor Aaron Ferguson analyze the move from multiple angles, the latest silly season news, Arrow McLaren's driver lineup and more.

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi tested the IR28 on the IMS oval, the Indy 500 track. Here's what we learned from that, plus the latest on silly season rumors and news from IndyStar motorsports insider Zion Brown and sports editor Aaron Ferguson. Seven seats are yet to be confirmed, including Chip Ganassi Racing's No. 9 seat.