Whatsapping with Hunter McElrea: ‘I know I have the car to win every weekend’

One of the best kept secrets on the Road to Indy, 22-year-old Hunter McElrea finally gets his big break going into 2022. Three years ago, he missed winning the USF2000 championship by only five points, after which he graduated to Indy Pro 2000 with Pabst Racing. It’s been a tough run at times, as McElrea and Pabst adjusted to a series new to team and … Continue reading Whatsapping with Hunter McElrea: ‘I know I have the car to win every weekend’

Road to Indy test preview: Nannini and Foster sizing up a move to the US

With thirteen cars on the Indy Lights entry list for this weekend’s Chris Griffis Memorial open test, we get a first glimpse of what the grid for 2022 could look like. Here’s your run-through ahead of this weekend’s testing action, which also includes Indy Pro 2000 and USF2000 By Jeroen Demmendaal Plenty of changes are coming for Indy Lights powerhouse teams HMD Motorsports and Andretti … Continue reading Road to Indy test preview: Nannini and Foster sizing up a move to the US

TJ Speed signs Kyffin Simpson as 2022 Indy Lights campaign takes shape

Things are moving forward for TJ Speed Motorsports, as plans continue to take shape ahead of the team’s formal entry into Indy Lights as of 2022. Today the squad announced it has signed Formula Regional Americas and Indy Pro 2000 ace Kyffin Simpson as its lead driver, while owner Tim Neff and his crew continue to look for suitable drivers for as many as two … Continue reading TJ Speed signs Kyffin Simpson as 2022 Indy Lights campaign takes shape

F2 star Lundgaard goes Stateside: ‘IndyCar fired a completely new spark in me’

It goes without saying that Christian Lundgaard hasn’t had the best of seasons in Formula 2 with ART GP. In a year beset by bad luck and an often puzzling lack of pace, the Danish 20-year-old and F2 sophomore has not emerged as the title candidate that many expected him to be after a promising rookie season. By Jeroen Demmendaal Time for a change of … Continue reading F2 star Lundgaard goes Stateside: ‘IndyCar fired a completely new spark in me’

Exclusive: Kirkwood aims for Indy Lights title and Greg Moore record at Mid-Ohio

Earlier this week F1 Feeder Series already spoke exclusively with David Malukas, and now we’ve had a one-to-one with the other championship contender in Indy Lights: Andretti Autosport’s force of nature Kyle Kirkwood. The Floridian spoke about his dominance in Laguna Seca, his confidence going into the season finale at Mid-Ohio and his plans for 2022. By Jeroen Demmendaal Yes, he did enjoy attending the … Continue reading Exclusive: Kirkwood aims for Indy Lights title and Greg Moore record at Mid-Ohio

Meet USF Juniors, the newest entry-level feeder series in the United States

It’s affordable, a true entry-level series for teenage speed devils and run by the same people that are responsible for the highly successful Road to Indy – meet USF Juniors! F1 Feeder Series had an exclusive first look at the newest open-wheel feeder series in the United States. By Jeroen Demmendaal For those of us actively following the feeder series below Formula 1 and IndyCar, … Continue reading Meet USF Juniors, the newest entry-level feeder series in the United States

Exclusive: Indy Lights star Malukas sees ’85-90 per cent’ chance of 2022 IndyCar seat

With only two races to go, the title battle in Indy Lights is going down to the wire. Speaking exclusively to F1 Feeder Series, HMD Motorsports driver David Malukas opens up on a tough weekend in Laguna Seca, his expectations for the season finale and his bright prospects for an IndyCar seat in 2022. By Jeroen Demmendaal It was a sobering experience for David Malukas … Continue reading Exclusive: Indy Lights star Malukas sees ’85-90 per cent’ chance of 2022 IndyCar seat

Penske and IndyCar regain full control of Indy Lights after 2021 season

Penske Entertainment, owner of the NTT IndyCar Series, has decided to regain full control and operational management of Indy Lights, the final stage of the Road to Indy ladder below the NTT IndyCar Series. By Jeroen Demmendaal The move will take effect after the 2021 season and is expected to see Penske Entertainment use its considerable commercial and media fire power to further amplify the … Continue reading Penske and IndyCar regain full control of Indy Lights after 2021 season

Force Indy and Myles Rowe reach new heights with first USF2000 victory

It’s fitting that Myles Rowe’s first win came at a slippery track, where pure driving skills and courage behind the wheel were even more important than usual. Because for those of us who’ve watched the young New Yorker and the brand new Force Indy team get to grips with USF2000 this year, it’s been pretty clear pretty quick that Myles Rowe is a great talent. … Continue reading Force Indy and Myles Rowe reach new heights with first USF2000 victory

Who Are Charouz’ New F3 Recruits Hunter Yeany and Zdenek Chovanec?

In a shock move Charouz announced on Wednesday that it would immediately replace FIA Formula 3 drivers Enzo Fittipaldi and Reshad de Gerus with Hunter Yeany and Zdenek Chovanec. Just who are these drivers who will make their F3 debut at Spa this weekend? By Jeroen Demmendaal and Floris Visman While the reasons for the replacement of not one but two drivers are unknown, it … Continue reading Who Are Charouz’ New F3 Recruits Hunter Yeany and Zdenek Chovanec?

TJ Speed Looking At RTI And European Drivers For Inaugural Indy Lights Campaign

It was a glorious late summer day at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, the Chicago suburb otherwise mostly known for its historic prison that starred in several Hollywood films. On this Tuesday in August, however, another type of history was written as TJ Speed Motorsports shook down its first Indy Lights chassis at the Illinois race track. By Jeroen Demmendaal As the rear wing told … Continue reading TJ Speed Looking At RTI And European Drivers For Inaugural Indy Lights Campaign

Exclusive: Three Indy Lights Stars Destined For IndyCar On Their Title Hopes

Twelve races are in the books, eight are yet to come: on August 20–21, Indy Lights kicks off the second half of its 2021 season with a doubleheader at the Gateway oval in Illinois. To discuss the season so far and the road ahead, F1 Feeder Series sat down for a series of exclusive interviews with the three leading title contenders: Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Autosport, David … Continue reading Exclusive: Three Indy Lights Stars Destined For IndyCar On Their Title Hopes