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O'Ward wins Indy Toronto for ninth career IndyCar win

Pato O'Ward has won the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. It's the seven-year IndyCar Series veteran's first win on the course around Toronto's Exhibition Place. Rinus Veekay finished second and Kyffin Simpson placed third.

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Reigning champion Herta takes pole at Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto

Defending champion Colton Herta has earned pole position at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. He did the 11-turn, 2.874-kilometre course around Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto in 59.8320 seconds.

NASCAR

Elliott wins NASCAR pole as rain washes out qualifying

Chase Elliott took advantage of heavy rain at Dover Motor Speedway to earn the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race.

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O'Ward explains his good luck charms after second win in two weeks

Pato O'Ward joins Tim Hauraney after capturing the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto to explain a few good luck charms he had this week and how he picked up his second win over the last two weeks.

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IndyCar Series: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto

Pato O'Ward has won the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. It's the seven-year IndyCar Series veteran's first win on the course around Toronto's Exhibition Place. Rinus Veekay finished second and Kyffin Simpson placed third.

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With pole position, Herta hoping for a repeat of last year in Toronto

Colton Herta captured last year's Toronto Indy and he's hoping for the exact same result after earning pole position on Saturday.

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'Looking forward to turn one': Palou excited to be in the front row in Toronto

Alex Palou is starting in the front row in Toronto after the second fastest qualifying time, he explains how he plans to survive the opening lap and settle in from there.

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What has made Herta so successful at Indy Toronto?

Colton Herta took pole position for the second straight year at Indy Toronto, and won the whole thing last time around. TSN's Tim Hauraney discusses why Herta has been so successful at this track, and more.

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IndyCar

Brown on expectations for his Indy team and goals for McLaren racing

Chief executive officer of McLaren Racing, Zak Brown joins Tim Hauraney to discuss his various goals for all of his teams under the McLaren umbrella. He touches on his Indy team, how he handles the workload and also discusses some F1 storylines.

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Kirkwood fastest in practice at Indy Toronto

Kyle Kirkwood of the United States had the fastest lap in the first practice round of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. He went around the course at Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto in one minute 1.205 seconds.

NASCAR

Rex White, NASCAR pioneer and Hall of Famer, dies at 95

Rex White, who was NASCAR's oldest living champion and a 2015 inductee into the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 95. NASCAR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame confirmed White's death Friday. No additional details were provided.

IndyCar

After a year away, Toronto’s DeFrancesco brings hometown hope to Honda Indy

A year away from the IndyCar Series gave Toronto's Devlin DeFrancesco time to reflect — and grow, both as a driver and as a person. Now the 25-year-old is literally back in the driver's seat and will be behind the wheel at his hometown course.

IndyCar

Touring Tracks: Toronto

With Indy Toronto set to go this weekend, TSN Racing analyst Tim Hauraney takes a walk around the track and breaks down what the drivers will contend with, in this edition of Touring Tracks.

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Drivers raise some track concerns after Indy Toronto practice

Drivers have voiced their concerns over a bump in the truck heading into turn three and how it could compromise the race if it isn't addressed. Tim Hauraney has more on the track issues and also touches on Will Power who is without a contract for next season.

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IndyCar

Kirkwood and Power discuss the lack of grip and track issues in Toronto

Kyle Kirkwood posted the fastest time at practice in Toronto, he and Will Power discuss some of their concerns about the track in Toronto and the lack of grip they experienced.

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IndyCar

Toronto native DeFrancesco excited to be back for hometown race

IndyCar driver and Toronto native Devlin DeFrancesco spoke to TSN's Tim Hauraney about being back at his hometown race this weekend, how his season has gone, and more.

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IndyCar

O'Ward not setting the bar high for 'historically the worst track for us'

Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward joins TSN's Tim Hauraney to share his thoughts on his team's performance this season and Alex Palou's incredible year.

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IndyCar

Ilott describes challenges of driving for IndyCar's new Prema Racing team

Prema Racing driver Callum Ilott joins TSN's Tim Hauraney ahead of this weekend's Honda Indy to reflect on his season so far and explain some of the challenges of being part of a new IndyCar team.

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McLaughlin: Palou is having an 'all-time season ... we're gonna work hard to displace him'

Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin joins TSN's Tim Hauraney to explain what he's expecting at this weekend's Honda Indy in Toronto, how he feels about his team's setup for street circuits, why he thinks Alex Palou has been so dominant this season, and more.

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IndyCar

Alex Palou: Record Chaser

Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou has won three out of the last four IndyCar championships and back in May he claimed his first ever Indy 500 victory. As TSN's Tim Hauraney explains, it was a high point to a season that is turning out to be his most dominant one yet.

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IndyCar

The best driver not in Formula 1

Alex Palou is a three-time IndyCar champion, and sits in first place so far this season. After capturing his first ever Indy 500, is Palou the best driver not competing in Formula 1?

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Formula 1

Mekies admits challenge awaits for Red Bull after Horner's exit

Horner's abrupt sacking on Wednesday after 20 years in the job brought to an end one of the most successful stints any team boss has ever had in the sport.

- Nate Saunders

Formula 1

Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed

Robert Wickens's promising racing career seemed like it was cut tragically short after a 2018 crash left him paralyzed from the chest down. But almost seven years later, Wickens is racing in the headline event of the Chevrolet Grand Prix.

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Does Horner's exit increase or hurt Verstappen's chances of staying at Red Bull?

Why did Red Bull decide now was the time to move on from team principal Christian Horner after 20 years at the helm? Does Horner's exit increase Max Verstappen's chances of staying at Red Bull? TSN Racing analyst Tim Hauraney joins Jay Onrait to discuss.

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Formula 1

Horner fired as Red Bull chief, team confirms

Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal, the team confirmed on Wednesday. Horner has been in charge of F1's Red Bull team since 2005 and oversaw its dominant runs at the start of the 2010s and the current decade.

- Nate Saunders

Formula 1

Verstappen says 'thanks for everything' to Horner

Max Verstappen has thanked his former Formula 1 boss, Christian Horner, for the years of success following the news the Red Bull team principal has been sacked.

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Formula 1

Norris wins wet British Grand Prix, Hulkenberg gains first podium

Lando Norris took his first win at his home race, ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a wet, dramatic British Grand Prix. Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg finished third, taking his first podium in 239 races, as Lewis Hamilton finished just off the podium in fourth.

- Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Did stewards' inconsistency cost Piastri British GP win?

Although he tempered his answers to the media Sunday evening, Oscar Piastri couldn't hide his emotions as he responded to countless questions about the 10-second penalty that cost him victory at the British Grand Prix.

- Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Piastri: British GP second place 'hurts at the moment'

Championship leader Oscar Piastri was visibility frustrated with the events leading up to his second-place podium at the chaotic British Grand Prix, saying, "When you don't get the result you think you deserve, it hurts."

NASCAR

Van Gisbergen completes NASCAR weekend sweep in Chicago

Shane van Gisbergen completed a sweep on the Chicago Street Course on Sunday, winning the NASCAR Cup Series race on the tricky downtown circuit.

Formula 1

Verstappen takes stunning pole ahead of Piastri at British GP

Max Verstappen took a stunning pole position in a tight qualifying session at the British Grand Prix, beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri by narrow margins.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Haas' Bearman handed 10-place grid drop for red flag crash

Haas driver Oliver Bearman received a 10-place grid penalty and four penalty points for crashing under red flags in the final practice session at the British Grand Prix.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Ferrari's Leclerc blames himself for qualifying 6th at British GP

A despondent Charles Leclerc blamed himself for qualifying sixth at the British Grand Prix, saying: "I need to be better."

Nate Saunders

Formula 1

Hamilton: British GP pole chance slipped away at Vale

Lewis Hamilton said any chance of securing pole position at the British Grand Prix slipped away in Silverstone's Vale corner when his Ferrari understeered wide.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Leclerc tops final practice at British GP as red flag halts session

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the final practice session of the British Grand Prix which ended early under red flag.

Formula 1

Norris tops Friday practice at British GP

Fan favourite Lando Norris lapped fastest in British Grand Prix practice on Friday as an army of McLaren Formula 1 fans, many of them cheering from a sold-out 'Landostand', got what they wanted to see.

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Formula 1

Verstappen refuses to be drawn over Mercedes speculation

Max Verstappen again refused to be drawn on ongoing speculation he might leave Red Bull for Mercedes in 2026. Sources have confirmed to ESPN Verstappen has a clause in his contract that would get him out of his Red Bull deal -- currently running to 2028 -- if he is lower than third going into the August summer break.

- Nate Saunders

Formula 1

Hamilton recommends Mercedes to Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton is following Mercedes' pursuit of Max Verstappen with interest and said he would fully recommend the move to his former rival.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Russell confident he'll be driving for Mercedes next season

George Russell said the chances of him not driving for Mercedes in 2026 are "exceptionally low" despite team boss Toto Wolff showing an interest in signing Max Verstappen.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

McLaren's Brown: Verstappen joining Mercedes would be 'scary'

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has described the prospect of Max Verstappen joining Mercedes as "scary" amid increasing speculation the four-time champion could switch teams as early as next year.

Laurence Edmondson

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