From AJ Foyt Racing to Team Penske and every team in-between, IndyStar's Zion Brown and Aaron Ferguson give their grades for the 2026 IndyCar season.

From AJ Foyt Racing to Team Penske and every team in-between, IndyStar's Zion Brown and Aaron Ferguson give their grades for the 2026 IndyCar season.

Who had the best IndyCar season in 2026? Grading each team

AJ Foyt Racing signed 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger to pilot the No. 14 car, leaving uncertainty for its second seat with Santino Ferrucci, Caio Collet and other options. IndyStar motorsports insider Zion Brown and sports editor Aaron Ferguson analyze the move from multiple angles, the latest silly season news, Arrow McLaren's driver lineup and more.

AJ Foyt Racing signed 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger to pilot the No. 14 car, leaving uncertainty for its second seat with Santino Ferrucci, Caio Collet and other options. IndyStar motorsports insider Zion Brown and sports editor Aaron Ferguson analyze the move from multiple angles, the latest silly season news, Arrow McLaren's driver lineup and more.

What does Dennis Hauger to AJ Foyt Racing mean for IndyCar Silly Season?

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi tested the IR28 on the IMS oval, the Indy 500 track. Here's what we learned from that, plus the latest on silly season rumors and news from IndyStar motorsports insider Zion Brown and sports editor Aaron Ferguson. Seven seats are yet to be confirmed, including Chip Ganassi Racing's No. 9 seat.

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi tested the IR28 on the IMS oval, the Indy 500 track. Here's what we learned from that, plus the latest on silly season rumors and news from IndyStar motorsports insider Zion Brown and sports editor Aaron Ferguson. Seven seats are yet to be confirmed, including Chip Ganassi Racing's No. 9 seat.

IndyCar turns to IR28, silly season focuses on 7 seats for 2027

IndyCar insider Zion Brown chats with IndyCar champion Alex Palou, Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger and Indy NXT champion for a champion's edition of The Inside Line!

IndyCar insider Zion Brown chats with IndyCar champion Alex Palou, Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger and Indy NXT champion for a champion's edition of The Inside Line!

Alex Palou, Dennis Hauger and Nikita Johnson join The Inside Line

Join host Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly as they discuss drama filled Pocono race. <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tags/indycar">IndyCar</a>

Join host Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly as they discuss drama filled Pocono race. IndyCar

Join host Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly as they discuss drama filled Pocono race. <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tags/indycar" rel="noopener noreferrer">IndyCar</a> &nbsp;

Drama at Pocono

Insider Jim Ayello and driver Conor Daly discuss Newgarden's dominance at the Iowa 300 and look ahead to Mid-Ohio.

Insider Jim Ayello and driver Conor Daly discuss Newgarden's dominance at the Iowa 300 and look ahead to Mid-Ohio.

Newgarden Dominates Iowa

Join IndyCar driver Conor Daly and host Jim Ayello as they discuss Sato's comeback win in St. Louis as the season winds down.

Join IndyCar driver Conor Daly and host Jim Ayello as they discuss Sato's comeback win in St. Louis as the season winds down.

Satos Comeback Season Winding Down

Insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly discuss the thrilling ending to the Mid-Ohio race.

Insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly discuss the thrilling ending to the Mid-Ohio race.

Daly Ayello Discuss Exciting Finish To Mid - Ohio

Insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly preview Pocono and Jim makes a career move.

Insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly preview Pocono and Jim makes a career move.

Pocono Preview Jims Farewell

Join insider Jim Ayello and driver Conor Daly as they discuss Alexander Rossi's win at Road America and the upcoming Silly Season.

Join insider Jim Ayello and driver Conor Daly as they discuss Alexander Rossi's win at Road America and the upcoming Silly Season.

Rossi Dominates Road America

Join race insider Jim Ayello and driver Conor Daly as they discuss Pagenaud's win at Toronto and preview the Iowa 300.

Join race insider Jim Ayello and driver Conor Daly as they discuss Pagenaud's win at Toronto and preview the Iowa 300.

Pagenaud Wins Toronto

IndyStar and USA Today motor sports insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly discuss the wild race in Texas.

IndyStar and USA Today motor sports insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly discuss the wild race in Texas.

Wild One In Texas

Join IndyStar and USA Today motor sports insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly as discuss the Indy 500.

Join IndyStar and USA Today motor sports insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly as discuss the Indy 500.

Daly And Ayello follow up on the Indy 500

IndyStar race insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly preview what's coming this month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

IndyStar race insider Jim Ayello and IndyCar driver Conor Daly preview what's coming this month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Month of May preview with Daly and Ayello

IndyStar motorsport Insider Nathan Brown discussing all things IndyCar.

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IndyStar motorsport Insider Nathan Brown discussing all things IndyCar.

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