This Week in Racing

April 06, 2026

The Big Story

The Indianapolis Grand Prix has once again proved to be a happy hunting ground for Alex Palou and the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda team, as they dominated the event to take pole position. This continues their impressive run of form at the circuit, and Palou will be looking to capitalize on this strong starting position to take the win. The team's performance is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and it will be exciting to see if they can maintain their dominance throughout the season.

Around the Track

There have been several other notable stories in the world of racing this week. Austin Cindric was the fastest driver in a weather-affected NASCAR Cup Series practice at Watkins Glen, demonstrating his skill and adaptability behind the wheel. Meanwhile, reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson is not getting too worked up about his current winless streak, preferring to focus on the bigger picture and the long-term goals of his team. In other news, Ryan Preece was handed a fine and points deduction for his incident with Ty Gibbs in Texas, and Max Verstappen is in discussions about a potential Le Mans Hypercar drive with Ford, although it won't be happening in 2027. Ash Sutton took pole position for the British Touring Car Championship race at Brands Hatch, and Cory Talaska won the first round of the Formula DRIFT Link ECU PROSPEC Championship at Road Atlanta.

Worth Watching

As the World Endurance Championship heads to Spa, all eyes will be on the BMW team after their maiden Hypercar win in a chaotic and incident-packed finish. The team's alternative strategy paid off, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in the upcoming races. With the WEC Spa event approaching, drivers will be gearing up with the best safety equipment, including the Bell Sport II SA2020 (~$280) helmet, to ensure they are protected in the high-speed world of endurance racing. The event promises to be an exciting one, with several top teams and drivers vying for position, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the action. With the NASCAR Cup Series also heading to Watkins Glen, and the IndyCar series racing on the IMS road course, there's plenty of racing action to look forward to in the coming weeks.

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