In this edition of The Inside Line, IndyStar motorsports insider Nathan Brown and co-host Joey Barnes dive into the two major news topics of the week: David Malukas landing a ride at Team Penske and IndyCar releasing its 2026 schedule. On Malukas, Nathan and Joey discuss the fact that Malukas didn’t appear to have been Team Penske’s ‘Plan A’ for the No. 12 car in 2026, having offered Will Power a one-year deal to stay, and they theorize whether he’s ready and what to expect from the 23-year-old next season. Then, the two dive into the good and bad parts of IndyCar’s slate for next season, giving both their favorite parts and where Penske Entertainment still has work left to do in the years ahead.