Josef Newgarden led the pre-race warmup for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding on Sunday morning, hoping to win on the sunny streets of St. Petersburg for the third time.

Alex Palou led the final 25 laps, holding off rival Josef Newgarden and teammate Scott Dixon for his twelfth career IndyCar win.

The 2025 IndyCar Series season is approaching, and Felix Rosenqvist returns for his second season with Meyer Shank Racing. He has one series race victory, in 2020 at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Josef Newgarden won the pole position for the 2024 St. Petersburg race, and Felix Rosenqvist started on the outside of the front row.

Get to know IndyCar Series driver Josef Newgarden of Team Penske as he seeks a third consecutive Indianapolis 500 championship.

Alex Palou opened up his NTT IndyCar Series title defense in the best way possible. The three-time IndyCar champion held off runner-up Scott Dixon and third-place finisher Josef Newgarden to earn his 12th career victory in his 82nd IndyCar start.

Alex Palou wins as Ganassi goes 1-2 while other favorites struggle as IndyCar opens its season in St. Petersburg.

IndyCar all-timers Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden complete the podium. Alex Palou starts his quest for a third consecutive IndyCar Series Series championship with a win on the downtown street ...

Josef Newgarden will try to become the first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 three consecutive years. Newgarden has won the IndyCar Series points championship twice. Newgarden has 31 race wins ...