Will Scott Dixon take an overdue second win? Could Helio Castroneves seal a record fifth? And how will Romain Grosjean fare on his debut? IndyCar’s biggest race is this weekend.
Juan-Pablo Montoya articles archive
VeeKay leads rain-shortened first day of Indy 500 qualifying as speeds soar
IndyCar
Posted onRinus VeeKay led the first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 while rookies Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson made the cut for the pole position shoot-out.
IndyCar’s new star is one of many title contenders in biggest field since reunification
2022 IndyCar season preview
Posted onAlex Palou stunned IndyCar by grabbing the title in his second season. To defend his crown, he’ll have to beat the series’ largest and strongest field for years.
Montoya to return as third driver for McLaren SP in Indy 500
IndyCar
Posted onJuan Pablo Montoya will return to drive for McLaren SP in the Indianapolis 500 again this year, the team has confirmed.
Verstappen to compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual
Gaming
Posted onFormula 1 world champion Max Verstappen and IndyCar champion Alex Palou will both race in next weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual simrace.
We weren’t fast enough, O’Ward admits after losing third on last lap
IndyCar
Posted onDespite leading 17 laps of the Indianapolis 500 and finishing fourth, Patricio O’Ward admitted McLaren SP weren’t quick enough to to win on Sunday.
Montoya endures “very difficult” IndyCar return on tough weekend for McLaren SP
IndyCar
Posted onTwo-time Indianapolis 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya endured a tough return to IndyCar last weekend, starting last and finishing 21st in Saturday’s Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
Montoya reunites with McLaren in bid for third Indy 500 win
IndyCar
Posted onJuan Pablo Montoya will return to the Indy 500 next year with McLaren, who he previously drove for in Formula 1.
How to watch this weekend’s top Esports races
Gaming
Posted onWhen are the big Esports races happening this weekend? Which drivers will be racing? Where can you watch them? Find all the details here.
Montoya more likely to win ‘Triple Crown’ than Alonso, says Pagenaud
IndyCar
Posted onJuan Pablo Montoya is more likely to win the ‘Triple Crown’ before Fernando Alonso, according to the most recent Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud.
Russell explains ‘split’ Montoya helmet design for 1000th race
2019 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell is wearing a helmet design based on “one of my favourite F1 drivers of all time”, Juan Pablo Montoya, for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Montoya breaks 400kph world record in a Bugatti Chiron
2017 F1 season
Posted onBugatti enlisted former Formula One driver Juan Pablo Montoya to set a a new speed record in its $2.7 million Chiron hypercar.
Montoya plays down Le Mans rumours after Porsche WEC test
World Endurance Championship
Posted onJuan Pablo Montoya dampened speculation of a future bid for the ‘triple crown’ of racing after testing Porsche’s 919 World Endurance Championship car.
Why do McLaren blow hot and cold?
Posted onAfter a pole position and a win in his first two British Grands Prix, Lewis Hamilton goes into this year’s race knowing he’ll be lucky to score points. At the sharp end of F1, teams come and teams go. But of late no team has oscillated between being championship-challengers and also-rans with the same unpredictability … Continue reading Why do McLaren blow hot and cold?
Ron Dennis’s three decades as McLaren team principal, 1980-2009
History
Posted onRon Dennis is stepping down as McLaren team principal. Here’s how he turned the team Bruce McLaren founded into one of the most successful in F1.
100 F1 race winners part 10: 2001-2008
Posted onThe final part of F1 Fanatic’s guide to the first 100 Grand Prix winners.
USA Day: Five US scene drivers for F1
Posted onThere’s no United States Grand Prix this year so it’s USA Day at F1 Fanatic with a series of America-themed articles. Which drivers in the American racing scene whould head over to Formula 1? Here are five of the drivers I’d like to see make the switch from NASCAR and Indy Car.
CART drivers who raced in F1: From Andretti to Zanardi part 6
IndyCar
Posted onOne of the most exciting talents to join F1 from Champ Car, Juan Pablo Montoya, is among the names in today’s installment of the CART drivers who raced in F1 series.
Video: The five greatest Champ Car moments
Posted onI’ve been working on an article about CART drivers who races in F1 for F1 Fanatic but inevitably I got distracted watching old Champ Car videos on YouTube… From 1979 to 2008 Champ Car gave fans some of the most stunning examples of great motor racing. These are the five moment I remember best – … Continue reading Video: The five greatest Champ Car moments
F1 blogs review: Champ Car and IRL merge
Posted onThe Champ Car World Series and Indy Racing League have ended their 12-year feud and joined back together, a move that could have interesting consequences for Formula 1. Also in the F1 blogs this week, video of Juan Pablo Montoya wrestling, Spyker describe Formula 1 as a ‘massive bleeder’, F1 Racing gets a new editor … Continue reading F1 blogs review: Champ Car and IRL merge