With the new year looming, this week’s The Race IndyCar Podcast is dedicated to five topics that have our hosts excited already for the 2023 season.

IndyCar regular and regular podcast co-host JR Hildebrand joins The Race’s Jack Benyon to take an in-depth look at some of the key storylines for next year, including Arrow McLaren SP’s ascent and its signing of Alexander Rossi and Gavin Ward, how Alex Palou’s return to Chip Ganassi will go after their infamous lawsuit battle, and the emergence of Scott McLaughlin and his 2023 title chances.

The duo also pick over the exciting resumption of the Chevrolet vs Honda battle for engine supremacy, especially at the Indy 500, and give their thoughts on Andretti’s bid to end a 10-year run without a title

As well as assessing these 2023 talking points, there’s also a news round-up including Marcus Armstrong’s move to Ganassi, Josef Newgarden and McLaughlin’s link up at the Daytona 24 Hours and IndyCar’s latest engine and documentary updates.

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