Some new fathers in racing find themselves losing a couple tenths of a second, but Scott McLaughlin picked up a few on his way to pole at St. Pete.

Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon may be a veteran, but he's still sharp. This and more in our conclusions from IndyCar's opening round.

Scott Dixon (photo) earned the 143rd podium finish of his illustrious career Sunday after finishing second at St. Petersburg.

Years from now, the history books will insist that Alex Palou beat teammate Scott Dixon in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in 2025. But that’s not entirely accurate now, is it? Sure, Palou finished first.

Alex Palou got his IndyCar title defence off to a perfect start, as the triple champion won the 2025 opener in St. Petersburg. But for much of the race he wasn’t even in the fight, as trouble in the final set of pitstops derailed Scott Dixon’s bid.

The IndyCar season began today on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla. Alex Palou starts the season right, claiming his first win here.

Scott McLaughlin won the 2022 IndyCar season opener in St. Pete from the pole. Can lightning strike again on Sunday?

If Scott McLaughlin’s bad days are going to look like what transpired on Sunday at St. Petersburg, the Team Penske driver will be a serious threat to win the championship. Starting from pole, the New Zealander and his No.

New Zealand driver Scott Dixon overcame the loss of his team radio to finish second in the IndyCars opening round in Florida. Dixon, who started sixth on the grid, finished behind Chip Ganassi team-mate and series champion Alex Palou.