Álex Palou won the IndyCar title in only his second year in the series. But did any of his rivals have a more impressive 2021 campaign?
2021 IndyCar Series articles archive
Hulkenberg to make IndyCar test debut in “one-off” run for McLaren SP
IndyCar
Posted onNico Hülkenberg will drive an IndyCar for the first time in a test for McLaren SP at Barber Motorsport Park on October 25th, the team has announced.
Palou’s stunning rise from F1 feeder series to IndyCar champion – via Japan
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou traced an unconventional route into IndyCar racing but repaid the faith Chip Ganassi showed in him by winning the title at his second attempt.
How Palou’s rivals have little chance to stop his coronation on Sunday
IndyCar
Posted onLong Beach may be unfamiliar to IndyCar points leader Alex Palou but he is favourite to clinch the championship this weekend.
Grosjean feels better off in IndyCar after crowd-pleasing charge to Laguna Seca podium
IndyCar
Posted onAfter driving to a third place finish at Laguna Seca, Romain Grosjean admitted that the reception from the crowd nearly brought him to tears.
Grosjean apologises as Hinchcliffe and Castroneves bemoan turn one chaos
IndyCar
Posted onHélio Castroneves said one car came at him ‘like a torpedo,’ while James Hinchcliffe rued his ‘comical’ misfortune after several cars tangled at Portland’s turn one.
Palou feels ‘lucky being unlucky’ with victory after first-lap setback
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar points leader Álex Palou reflected on a long, early caution – and a contentious decision by race control – that helped power his winning strategy in Portland.
Grosjean in hunt for Rookie of the Year honours despite missing three races
IndyCar
Posted onRomain Grosjean’s fine oval debut put him within striking distance of claiming Rookie of the Year honours for 2021 in the upcoming final three IndyCar races.
Ilott to make IndyCar debut with Juncos Hollinger team
IndyCar
Posted onAlfa Romeo reserve driver and Ferrari Driver Academy member Callum Ilott will join the Juncos Hollinger team for the upcoming race at Portland.
Grosjean looking forward to being ‘a proper rookie’ in IndyCar oval debut
IndyCar
Posted onRomain Grosjean insisted “everyone who thinks it’s easy to run ovals is absolutely mistaken” ahead of his race debut this weekend.
Lundgaard impresses with race-leading IndyCar debut despite food poisoning
IndyCar
Posted onChristian Lundgaard handled the switch from Formula 2 to IndyCar with aplomb, leading on his debut despite a bout of food poisoning.
Palou says damage to points lead is “nothing” after engine failure
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou shrugged off the engine failure in yesterday’s race at Indianapolis which allow championship rival Patricio O’Ward to cut into his lead.
IndyCar drivers back Nashville track despite crash-strewn race
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar drivers were generally positive about the championship’s new event in Nashville after a crash-strewn race which saw nine caution periods.
“Tunnel vision” led to dominant Herta’s race-ending crash
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta explained the crash which brought an end to his dominant run in last weekend’s IndyCar race in Nashville.
How Ericsson’s ‘aeroplane’ landed in victory lane after Nashville crash-fest
IndyCar
Posted onNine cautions periods and two red flags in a crazy race helped Marcus Ericsson to win after being launched into the air and serving two penalties in Nashville.
Herta takes dominant pole in Nashville after Newgarden crashes
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta said his Andretti team were “in a league of our own” after dominating qualifying for the Music City Grand Prix in Nashville.
Will IndyCar get a new champion? The surprise contenders as final leg begins
IndyCar
Posted onIt’s IndyCar’s super sophomores versus the veterans as the series return to action this weekend with the first of six races in eight weeks to decide the champion.
What Magnussen’s race-leading IndyCar debut revealed about his potential to ‘do a Grosjean’
IndyCar
Posted onKevin Magnussen had a little luck on his side when he took the lead 25 laps into his IndyCar debut, but did he show he can cut it in the series?
Newgarden explains gearbox problem behind latest agonising defeat
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden was two laps from victory at Road America but crawled home in 21st place, stuck in first gear after a shifting fault worsened.
Magnussen to make IndyCar debut for McLaren SP at Road America
IndyCar
Posted onFormer Haas driver Kevin Magnussen will make his IndyCar debut at Road America this weekend for McLaren SP, in place of Felix Rosenqvist.